he Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 20 Duke Is Furious

Isolde slowly lifted her blood–red eyes. “Out of my way

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The butler’s smile curled sinisterly, “My lady, this estate still belongs to the Duke. Forgive me, but I obey only his commands.”

“I’ll say it one last time–stand aside!” Isolde’s voice rang sharp as steel, laced with fury.

Unmoved, the butler seemed almost to relish provoking her. “I have my orders. Helena must not leave here alive. Put her down, and I’ll step aside.”

Isolde’s hand snapped to her Flowing Cloud Whip. With a flick, the whip cracked through the air and struck the butler squarely across the head.

He didn’t move, though blood streamed down his brow His grin was ghastly. “You’ll regret this, Miss Langley. I’ll see to it

Slowly, he retreated, as if his sole purpose had been to take the blow.

Isolde knew well enough the schemes these people played, but her fury burned too bright to care gathered Helena into her arms and carried her back to the Pearl Tower.

She

than hurried footsteps and murmuring voices sounded

me with her whip–without a word… The

and Matilda entered the courtyard. Behind her, Eleanor peered out, smug triumph

Her face was pale, her injuries evident, but her eyes shone with defiance.

show your face here?” Geoffrey’s voice thundered with restrained

the gathered crowd. “It’s rare to see so many faces at

night?” Geoffrey demanded. “What disgraceful deeds have

forward, her injured leg dragging faintly. “Why ask, Father? Haven’t

but Matilda quickly intervened, her voice practiced and soothing. “My Lord, don’t let your anger

coldly. “But out of respect

“A concubige? If I won’t marry him as his wife, why would I stoop so low?”

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Duke

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the matter of Mary. She served you loyally for years–your mother’s own maid–yet you killed her over some petty slight.

and she’s long dead. If killing Mary was unjust, then send me to the High Court and let the

me

shame!

voice remained steady. “Do you think I want to invoke her memory? What choice do I have, Father? Without her would you care for me at

wife’s niece, and cast aside as though

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