411.Chapter 411
“The Hall of Eternity? What kind of place is that?” Sophie asked, her tone filled with curiosity)
Sophie asked her tone filled with curiosity
Matthew shook his head. I’m not entirely sure. A friend mentioned it to me. Apparently, they have this medicine called the Immortality Pills. It’s said to bring people back from the brink of death and heal even the gravest injuries. But it’s ridiculously expensive and nearly impossible to get ”
“Impossible to get? For us? Don’t be absurd “Sophie scoffed, clearly unimpressed by the idea of something being out of
their reach
After all, she was a member of the Duke’s estate. In Hasen City, she didn’t think there would be anything they couldn’t get their hands on
Matthew sighed. “We’re out of options anyway. They say the medicine is incredibly rare and strictly controlled. No matter who tries to buy it, they have to wait. But if it’s really that miraculous, I thought we could get one for Benedict. If it works and cures his poisoning, Father might finally stop being angry.”
The antidote was nowhere to be found, and the Poisonous Flower was just as elusive
Matthew could only take a gamble and see if this elixir could save Benedict
Sophie was immediately convinced. “But… I can’t leave the estate right now…
“But… I can’t leave the estate right now…”
Gabriel had confined her to the estate again, making it impossible for her to step outside.
He had made it clear. Until those outsiders returned, she wasn’t allowed to take even half a step beyond the gates.
“Matthew, why don’t you go check it out? If you’re short on silver, I’ll give you some,” she offered
Without hesitation, Sophie pulled out twenty silver coins and handed them to him.
No matter how expensive the medicine was, she felt that this was enough.
Matthew seemed to think the same.
He accepted the silver and was just about to leave when Sophie suddenly called out to him, “Wait, Matthew..
He stopped at the doorway, turning back with a puzzled look
Sophie hesitated, her gaze flickering slightly. After a brief pause, she asked, “Has… Diana reached out to you again?”
The moment the question left her lips, Matthew’s face darkened, his expression turning icy.
“No,” he replied curtly. “And don’t bring her up again.”
Sophie immediately caught the chill in his tone. She bit her lip lightly and lowered her head, a flicker of annoyance flashing in her eyes.
But her face showed only guilt and sorrow as she said, “I’m sorry, Matthew. It’s all my fault. If it weren’t for me…
“Enough. I don’t want to hear it anymore” Matthew interrupted, his patience wearing thin,
He’d heard this same excuse too many times. It was starting to wear him down.
Ever since he signed the annulment papers, he’d regretted agreeing to end the engagement so easily
But he couldn’t just turn his back on Sophie. She was still his sister.
Over time, though, a seed of resentment had taken root in his heart, one he couldn’t quite suppress.
He thought, ‘If Sophie hadn’t poisoned Benedict…
If those black insects hadn’t been found in her room…
‘If none of this had happened, Eliza wouldn’t have had the chance to comer me, and I wouldn’t have broken off my engagement with Diana!‘
But now, it’s too late to change anything.
Matthew stayed silent for a moment before finally speaking, “Sophie, I don’t regret saving you. You saved me once, sol owed you that much..
Without another glance, he turned and walked
That left Sophie alone in Benedict’s room.
Successfully unlocked!
Sophie ground her teeth in frustration, shooting a furious glare at the door. She couldn’t hold back and spat out, “What’s so great about that wretched woman!”
The moment the words left her mouth, she snapped back to her senses, Panic Mashed across her face as she quickly
glanced at Benedict, who was lying on the bed.
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