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

she settled the girl than hurried footsteps and murmuring voices

her, but the Lady Isolde lashed me with her whip–without a word… The butler’s

out, leaning casually against the doorway. She watched as her father and Matilda entered the courtyard. Behind her, Eleanor peered out,

face was pale, her injuries evident, but

face here?” Geoffrey’s voice thundered with

tone sharp and mocking. “Isn’t this my home?” Her gaze swept the gathered crowd. “It’s

Geoffrey demanded. “What disgraceful

humorless smile as she limped forward, her injured leg dragging faintly. “Why ask, Father?

and soothing. “My Lord, don’t let your anger

coldly. “But out of respect for the life you once saved, I’ve

knuckles pale. “A concubige? If I won’t marry him as his wife, why would I stoop

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20 Duke

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

a hollow laugh, her voice raw with contempt. “I have one mother, and she’s long dead. If killing Mary was unjust, then send me to the High Court

you don’t deserve. Yet you repay me with this insolence: Dragging your mother’s name into this disgrace? You’ve brought her nothing but

shame!

you think I want to invoke her memory? What choice do I have, Father? Without her would you care for me at all? I’ve been poisoned

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