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.”

relaxed, though he feigned authority as he turned to Jacqueline. “Since Miss Langley is

her well. Please her, and you may win

her head obediently. “Yes,

butler nodded and left without offering Isolde so much

was gone, Isolde 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 more, nothing less. Don’t meddle in what doesn’t concern you.”

my lady,” the

your duties later With a casual wave of her hand, Isolde dismissed

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quietly left the room.

door closed, Helena turned to Isolde with barely concealed excitement. “Miss, it seems the Duke is finally taking notice

smile. If he truly cared,

sharp edge. Whatever interest Geofrey now

childbirth, she’d been sent to a remote country estate within months, raised by a friend of her mother on her late mother’s dwindling resources, Geoffrey neither visited

suddenly, breaking her thoughts. “While you’re out, see if you can find out about Lord Chamberlain Doug Becker of the Southern Watch. Is

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 ever

Oliver. Though 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 prospects, despite his growing status.

had been absent from the capital for years, and even when he returned, he rarely involved. himself in the

ask around,” Isolde said

replied,

themselves dutiful, and even Jacqueline showed proper humility. It seemed the chaos from the Mary incident had

the fifth month, the capital was struck by a shocking event.

missing. It

had borne her only child after years of difficulty. The boy, a cherished “golden treasure,” was the light

by the crisis, had not returned to his estate for several

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