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
sooner had 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 voice dripped with feigned grievance.
casually against the doorway. She watched as her father and Matilda entered the courtyard. Behind her, Eleanor
coolly. Her face was pale, her injuries evident, but her eyes shone
show your face here?” Geoffrey’s voice thundered with restrained anger.
gathered crowd.
“What disgraceful
she limped forward, her injured leg
Matilda quickly intervened, her voice practiced and soothing. “My Lord, don’t let your anger blind you. Isolde’s nature
of respect for the life you once saved, I’ve convinced them
her knuckles pale. “A concubige? If I won’t marry him as his wife, why would I stoop so low?”
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make, Geoffrey snapped. “Set aside last night’s shameful display. There’s still the matter of Mary. She served you loyally for years–your mother’s own maid–yet you killed
have one mother, and she’s long dead. If killing Mary was unjust, then send me to the High Court and
Geoffrey’s rage flared. “I’ve shown you patience you don’t deserve. Yet you repay me with this insolence: Dragging your mother’s name into this
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
niece, and cast aside as though I were he added, “I have
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