Chapter 307
Caleb scoffed internally, feigning curiosity to hear his friends‘ advice. He wasn’t naive, they were just his drinking buddies–did they believe he’d fall for their act!
As Caleb considered the situation, one of his friends leaned in and whispered something. At first, Caleb didn’t react, but as the words. registered, his eyes widened, a thoughtful expression spreading across his face.
Is Lord Celeb going to give it a try?” one of the young men asked, a sly grin spreading across his face.
Caleb hesitated, his eyes flicking to the small carriage below. Resentment flickered across his face before he spoke with sudden letermination. “Let’s go see what’s happening down there.”
Got it!”
Let’s go!
ne fun!” As soon as Caleb spoke, the young men burst into laughter and eagerly followed him.
Let’s have some
Eliza parked her small carriage on the corner and went into a nearby shop to pick up a few more items to send to Lawrence. Renee waited beside the carriage, keeping an eye on things
Seeing Eliza emerge with her hands full, she rushed over immediately. “Lady Eliza, let me carry those for you!”
Eliza had asked Renee to call her by name instead of using formal itles while they were in public. Despite this, Renee still addressed her
“Lady Eliza.”
Renee’s grin, and explanation. “It just sounds nicer, left Eliza torn between amusement and exasperation, but she ultimately decided
not to argue,
Eliza suggested, “Let’s load everything onto the carriage.
Got it!” Renee took the items from Eliza’s hands, intending to put them in the carriage. Suddenly, a figure leaped onto it, grabbed the eins, and sped off.
There’s a thief Renee shouted urgently. “Stop right there!” Rence was shocked that someone would steal a carriage in broad daylight in the middle of Haven City
As Renee tried to chase after it, her arms full, the carriage was already too far away to catch. “Seriously? Who steals a small carriage?” she exclaimed, fuming
Eliza frowned slightly, thinking. “Why does that person look so familiar?‘,
“Tina,” Eliză culled softly, and someone immediately darted to chase after the carruge
Moments later, their carriage slowly returned, carrying a young man who sat stilly, his face contorted in
expression of imminent.
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Chapter 307
She remembered seeing Lincoln, Percival’s nephew and Grant’s cousin, with Caleb and Grant on previous occasions. He was a familiar face from their social circle, which explained his familiarity. Although Grant had distanced himself from Caleb, Lincoln had seemingly
remained connected.
Eliza’s sharp eyes swept the area, quickly sporting several figures attempting to hide, though unsuccessfully. One stood out immediately. his awkward attempts at concealment making him appear quite ridiculous.
“And what about it?” Eliza fixed Lincoln with an icy stare. “After taking my carriage, what were you going to do next? Humiliate me with Lord Caleb’s help?”
Lincoln frantically waved his hands. “No, no, I would never! Your Grace, please, you must believe me!” His original plan was ruined Being pulled back meant he couldn’t do anything, even if he wanted to.
“Is that so?” Eliza’s smile was faint. That’s a pity, because now I do
At first, Lincoln didn’t understand Eliza’s words. Then he heard her command, Tie him up! And seize those others–take them all away!”
“Yes, noted!” Rence snapped into action as soon as Eliza spoke, producing a coil of rope as if from thin air. and practiced, and she instantly bound Lincoln.
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were quick
Hold on! Your Grace, isn’t it a bit extreme to tie someone up like this in broad daylight?” Lincoln protested, straining against the ropes. “It’s all good. You made the first move anyway, Eliza replied with a casual shrug, clearly unconcerned.
Lincoln was in panic when he realized Eliza planned to use his attempted carriage theft against him. If questioned, he would be the one blamed
“Wait, it’s not just my problem anymore! !,incoln whipped his head around and yelled, “Lord Caleb! Get over here and save me!” He had only agreed to steal the carriage, but now, before they even finished the first part of their plan, he was the one taking the blame.
In a desperate move, Lincoln tried to call for backup, but when he turned around, he realized the others had already fled, vanishing like shadows in the wind.
“Damn it! You betrayed me and ran away?” Lincoln raged with his teeth clenched. He thought, “Alright, alright! If I’m being left behind. then none of you are escaping!
Lincoln spun around to Fliza. “Your Grace,” he blurted, “I must tell you something! Those men them! They were at the tavern across the street and saw your carriage. Then they convinced Caleb to take revenge on you!
men are the true culprits–you must go after
“They planned to have me steal your carriage, leading you on a chase while someone else took your valuables. They intended to trap you in the alley, blocking the exit and blackmailing you!”