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
had she settled the girl than hurried footsteps and murmuring
the Lady Isolde lashed me with her whip–without a word… The butler’s voice dripped with feigned grievance.
Matilda entered
face was pale, her
here?” Geoffrey’s voice thundered with restrained anger.
gathered crowd. “It’s rare to see so many faces at my tower. A grand spectacle
were you last night?” Geoffrey demanded. “What disgraceful deeds
as she limped forward, her injured leg dragging faintly. “Why
“My Lord, don’t let your anger blind you. Isolde’s nature is
breath. The Marquis has dissolved the engagement,” he said coldly. “But out of respect for the life you once saved, I’ve convinced them to take you as a concubine.”
knuckles pale. “A concubige? If I won’t marry him as his wife,
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the matter of Mary. She served you loyally for years–your mother’s own
laugh, her voice raw with contempt. “I have one mother, and she’s long dead. If
me with this insolence: Dragging your mother’s name into this disgrace? You’ve brought
shame!
steady. “Do you think I want to invoke her memory? What choice do I
wife’s niece, and cast aside as
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