The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 11

Chapter 11 Something Happened

After resting for a few days, Isolde finally enjoyed a rare spell of peace.

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Helena told her that Matilda had been sharply rebuked, and the household had undergone a round of reorganization. The old maids at Pearl Tower had been dismissed, and the butler brought in three new girls from a broker.

The butler greeted her with a curt nod, speaking with a cold, businesslike tone. “My lady, these three girls were bought from outside the estate. They’ve not been aught the household rules, so I’ll leave it to you to train them as you see fit.

His meaning was clear–these maids weren’t sent by Matilda.

Isolde studied the three newcomers. Two were unfamiliar faces, but the third–a girl dressed in coarse homespun with a green bundle slung over her shoulder–was someone she recognized from her previous

life.

Her name was Jacqueline, the butler’s niece, the daughter of his elder brother. Before her time travel. Jacqueline had entered the household after Isolde’s marriage.

Hiding her thoughts, Isolde regarded the girls with an air of composure before asking. “What are your

names?”

“Britney, the first girl answered.

“Neolle,” the second said.

“Jacqueline, murmured the third.

The three curtsied in unison and said. “At your service, my lady.”

Isolde’s gaze lingered on Jacqueline before she pointed at her and said. “You.”

The butler’s expression shifted slightly. Misreading her intent, he quickly interjected, “My lady, Jacqueline was personally approved by the Duke.”

Isolde met his gaze with icy calm. “If my father approved of her, she may serve inside.”

butler relaxed, though he feigned authority as he turned to Jacqueline. “Since

well. Please her, and

head obediently.

and left without offering Isolde so much as

leaned back in her chair, her expression cool as her eyes swept over the three girls. “I have only one rule: you answer to me and me alone. Do as I say–nothing

the three said

your duties later With a casual wave

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maids curtsied and quietly left

with barely concealed excitement. “Miss, it seems the Duke

herself a faint smile. If he truly cared, Matilda wouldn’t have gotten

carried a sharp edge. Whatever interest Geofrey

estate within months, raised by a friend of her mother on her late mother’s dwindling resources, Geoffrey neither visited nor inquired

thoughts. “While you’re out, see if you can find out

Helena looked startled. “Miss, why would you

of the Southern Watch, was a figure notorious for his cruelty. Appointed directly by the Prince Regent, he had built the Southern Watch into a fearsome institution, answering only to the Regent and the Dowager Empress. Whispers in the capital said he delighted in flaying his victims, and few who entered his grasp

highly regarded as one of the court’s rising stars, Valois was also rumored to have inherited Doug’s penchant for brutality. Tales of his cruelty kept noble families from offering him marriage

for years, and even when he returned, he rarely involved. himself in

ask around,” Isolde said

Helena replied,

next few days, Isolde’s injuries improved significantly. The three maids in her household proved themselves dutiful, and even Jacqueline showed proper humility. It seemed the chaos from the Mary incident had finally solidified Isolde’s position in

fifth month, the capital was struck by a shocking

gone missing. It was widely suspected that he had been abducted.

her only child after years of difficulty. The boy, a cherished “golden treasure,” was the light of his parents‘ lives. Now, with his sudden disappearance, Princess Aveline and Lord Garraway had set aside all other matters to search for their son, leaving the affairs of the High Court in the hands of

by the crisis, had not returned to his estate

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