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 voices sounded outside.
to stop her, but the Lady Isolde lashed me with her whip–without a word… The butler’s voice dripped with feigned grievance.
leaning casually against the doorway. She watched as her father and Matilda entered the courtyard. Behind her, Eleanor peered out, smug
her injuries evident, but her
here?” Geoffrey’s voice thundered
“Isn’t this my home?” Her gaze swept the gathered crowd. “It’s rare to see so many faces at my
were you last night?” Geoffrey demanded. “What disgraceful deeds have you
she limped forward, her injured leg dragging faintly. “Why ask,
practiced and soothing. “My Lord, don’t let your anger blind
he said coldly. “But out of respect for the life you once saved, I’ve convinced them to take
clenched, her knuckles pale. “A concubige? If I won’t marry him as his wife, why would I stoop
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night’s shameful display. There’s still the matter of Mary. She served you loyally
a hollow laugh, her voice raw with contempt. “I have one mother, and she’s long dead. If killing Mary was unjust,
me with
shame!
softened, though her 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
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