The Lady Nun Seeks Justice (Eliza Stonor) novel Chapter 495

495.Chapter 495

Once seated, Adeline looked across the room and noticed something striking. After her question to Eliza, every member of the Stonor family turned their gaze to Eliza at the head of the table.

Everyone’s gaze, except for Benedict’s, was like that of wolves guarding a trap, fixated on the seemingly oblitions pay above, waiting to see if she would step right into it,

‘Is there something hidden in my words just now? How could I not have noticed? Adeline wondered.

Adeline froze, her heart skipping a beat. She shot a nervous glance at her husband, hoping for some reassurance

Dale patted her hand gently, saying nothing, but his gaze, like everyone else’s, shifted to the seat of honor

“Your Grace, your coffee has gone cold.” The guard behind Eliza suddenly broke the tension, reaching out to take the coffee cup that had been sitting untouched for a while.

Upon hearing that, Eliza’s eyes widened slightly, but she didn’t turn to look. Instead, she handed over the cup. Then replace it with a fresh one.”

The guard curled his lips faintly and responded in a deep voice, “Got it, Your Grace. Just give me a sec

After personally pouring her a fresh cup of hot coffee, he placed the cup back beside her

Eliza picked up the coffee, sipping quietly, her demeanor calm and unhurried. When the silence stretched, she finally seemed to notice. Tilting her head, she asked with feigned confusion, “Why’s everyone so quiet? Did you all settle things

without me?”

She made no mention of Adeline’s earlier words, avoiding her trap entirely, nor did she cater to Gabriel and the others‘ expectations.