The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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Isolde smiled faintly. “You’re not wrong. Killing you now would make all my wounds a wasted effort, wouldn’t it?”

The butler’s smile turned sly. “Quite so. My lady, you’d best hold onto this small mercy. Who knows? You may yet find yourself back in the Duke’s household.”

Isolde tilted her head thoughtfully. “Ah, you’ve given me an idea. I’ve earned merit with the Royal Court. Becoming the Young lady of the Duke’s estate should hardly be a challenge now, should it?”

The butler’s eyes flickered with cunning. “You speak reason.”

With a smirk, Isolde added, “Well then, you’ve earned yourself some credit for reminding me. I’ll spare you this once. Now go.”

From the sidelines, Keith and Noelle listened in disbelief, certain they must have misheard.

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The butler struggled to his feet, shooting Isolde a cold, resentful glance. “My gratitude, my lady.” With that, he limped away.

Isolde entered Helena’s chamber. Keith, the princess’s guard, was preparing medicine for Helena.

Hearing about the butler’s release, Helena burst out, “Miss, why let him go?”

Isolde’s calm smile didn’t falter. “Why not? He had a fait point.”

Helena stomped her foot, exasperated. “My lady, this is madness! Even I know you can’t let a wolf back into the fold. If you couldn’t kill him, at least you could’ve taught him a lesson!”

Isolde gently patted her flushed cheek. “Calm down, little one. If someone like you knows the dangers of letting a tiger return to its lair, do you really think I dont

Helena’s eyes widened. “Wait… you meant to let him go?”

“Exactly.” Isolde rose carefully, steadying herself against the wall. “At the very least, the Marquis’s household needs to believe I still intend to marry into their family.”

gaped, completely bewildered. “But… why? I thought you wanted to break off the engagement?*

Marchioness who called it off. She claimed I’d brought shame on the family. That excuse worked when everyone thought I’d disgraced myself. But now? I’ve earned

is already over!” Helena cried, still as a

the room. Helena watched her go,

still air like a blade. “What did you say? That wretched girl still thinks she can marry into the

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campaign, his promotion is all but guaranteed. He could easily rise to the rank of one of the Three Marquises, wielding power

I saw her relief

the scandalous elopement. Now that the truth is out–it was

Eleanor? What will happen

can be done, unless Isolde Langley

place. She has struggled to earn the Marchioness’s favor, especially now that she’s with child. If

hesitated before speaking. “Lady Eleanor must marry into the Eldermere household–and quickly. Any further delay,

that’s the case, she’d be better off marrying into a family of equal standing where she can be

A concubine’s position is still within reach. If this child is a son, he will be the eldest, and even

can turn to the Marshal Blackwell for help. If we can keep her from marrying into the family, so much the better. But even if she succeeds, as long as she remains childless, she can

eyes narrowed, her tone cold. “Childless,

“It’s hardly difficult, Cousin. A single

cruel light flickered in Matilda’s eyes. “Yes.

For an married girl, it meant she would never

We need someone she trusts to give it to

revered Michelle. If Michelle Yates tells her it’s a tonic to nourish her health, she will take it

her marriage, Isolde followed her

Marquis of Velmont’s estate, Matilda ordered. “Tell Michelle to come home

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