The Lady Nun Seeks Justice (Eliza Stonor) novel Chapter 349

“Who’s causing such a commotion outside the Duke’s estate?”

“Get lost, or don’t blame us for getting rough!”

One of the guards, gripping a club, stepped forward aggressively to drive them away. But in the next instant, Diana’s bodyguards unsheathed their swords with a sharp sound, the blades gleaming coldly.

The guard, who had been full of bluster moments ago, froze in shock. He instinctively stepped back and gulped. “Do you even know where you are? How dare you draw weapons outside the Duke’s estate?”

Diana stepped forward, her sharp gaze cutting through the guard like a blade. “Are you deaf, blind, or just plain stupid? Can‘ t you understand what I said, or even recognize my face?”

Suddenly, the head guard seemed to realize something. His expression shifted, and he quickly stepped forward in fear. “My apologies, Miss Baker. He’s new and doesn’t know better. He hasn’t had the honor of meeting you before. Please forgive him. I’ll go inside and announce your arrival right away!”

He hurriedly pulled his fellow guard back, forcing him to pay her respect.

“At least you’ve got some sense,” Diana said coldly. “But I don’t have the patience for formalities today. Skip the announcement. Drag that bastard Matthew out here right now!”

“Y–Yes, right away!” The two guards hurried inside to notify the gatekeeper, who recognized Diana.

Peeking out, the gatekeeper was startled. “What the hell? Why is she back all of a sudden?

“Oh no, don’t tell me she’s back to settle scores for Lady Eliza!”

Everyone in the Duke’s estate, even all of Hasen City, knew how inseparable Eliza and Diana used to be. If Eliza wasn’t visiting the Baker family, then Diana was at the Stonor estate. The two had been glued together since childhood, their bond as close as sisters.

When the Baker family was reassigned, Diana had been worried they wouldn’t see each other for years. Hence, the two families arranged for her to marry Matthew, the third son of the Stonor family.

Most people assumed the engagement would go to the eldest, Benedict, or at least the second son, Dylan. But Diana had always treated Benedict and Dylan like older brothers, and they saw her as a little sister, just like they did Eliza.

Only with Matthew was it different. There was something more than sibling affection between them, which was why their engagement was set.

The wedding was supposed to happen three years after the Baker family’s reassignment. But to everyone’s shock, she returned after just half a year.

The gatekeeper, sensing trouble, quickly ducked his head inside and rushed to summon Benedict, the eldest brother of the Stonor family.

It wasn’t about shirking responsibility. With Matthew currently confined by the Duke and the Duke himself absent, the only option was to call Benedict to handle the situation.

Still, Benedict had been unwell lately, and the gatekeeper couldn’t help but worry whether he could manage Liza’s fiery temperament.

Upon hearing the gatekeeper’s report, Benedict, pale and unsteady, forced himself out of bed. He coughed weakly, his breath hitching as he steadied himself, and said, “Diana is here? As Eliza’s brother, I should go out and greet her.”

Before long, Benedict arrived at the gates of the Duke’s estate.

Benedict sighed, his breath visible in the cold air, and said, “Alright, if you don’t want to come in, I won’t force you and way what you need to. I’m listening”