The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 31 Why Not Marrying Oliver?

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Isolde returned to the Pearl Tower, called for Noelle to bring water, and took out a porcelain bottle, ripping a single pill into her palm.

The pill was red, carrying a faint fragrance.

She swallowed it, emotions surging within her.

Her paths had seldom crossed with Oliver’s, yet in her past life, he had died saving her.

Fate was a strange thing. She had never imagined that after being reborn, the first person to show her kindness would be the very man who had once sacrificed his life for hers.

Tonight, Geoffrey had prepared a banquet. He waited for a long time, but Oliver never arrived. Instead, he sent a message–he was still occupied with court affairs and would visit tomorrow.

Geoffrey was disappointed. He sat

hesitation, he ordered a hor in silence for a while before a sudden thought struck him. Without

to be prepared and rode out to find Lord Garraway at the Princess‘ estate.

Two days later, a rumor spread. Milton and several North Camp officers had been summoned to the Southern Watch for questioning.

Whenever the Office of Inspectors took action, it sent tremors through all of Argentum.

After all, their sole purpose was to root out corruption, and in Argentum, the powers that be were deeply entangled. Everyone held their breath, waiting to see who would fall next.

But what truly unnerved people was the revelation that the Office of Inspectors was now working alongside -the Southern Watch to investigate Lord Theodric’s abduction. Inside sources hinted that the Shadowmere

corruption case and Theodric’s kidnapping were, in fact, one and the same.

The implications sent shockwaves through the city. As speculation ran rampant, Margaret wasted no time in taking action.

After breaking off the engagement, Margaret had already arranged a marriage between the Valen and Blackwell families. They were simply waiting for an auspicious day.

However, the moment the news got out, Margaret’s stance shifted. She declared that instead of marrying in as a wife, Eleanor would have to enter as a concubine first.

If Eleanor weren’t pregnant, Margaret wouldn’t have given her even that much.

Milton refused. His daughter came from a noble line–if she couldn’t be a wife, then at the very least, she deserved a grand wedding, one that granted her the same respect as an official wife.

for a concubine? It was absurd. If word got out, it would be a disgrace–and impossible

Milton’s objections. She sent word to the Marshal’s estate: Eleanor could either enter as a concubine or

marry into

Milton was livid.

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concubine is insult. The least they could do is those her some

meanwhile, was preparing for another joyous

adopted son, had successfully arranged a marriage with Arthur’s sister.

evening. Oliver arrived at the Duke’s estate with Lord

Theodric who wanted to see her. The Princess and Lord Garraway were both busy, and he happened to be free. He had also promised to visit Geoffrey, so he took the opportunity

Isolde’s injuries had healed a

retrieved the bottle. “Half

“If you still have half, then

was no need to waste it. One pill a day was sufficient, and now that my

expression remained unreadable. “Keep

the bottle, her lashes lowering slightly. “Alright. Thank

to relay a question–are you still willing

momentarily stunned. “She sent you to ask me?”

framed by long lashes, held an unfathomable depth. Technically, she wanted me to talk to your father, but I thought it best to ask

voice laced with sarcasm. “Sincere? I don’t see

probably come herself, but she sent her formal request, and your father refused to

follow his will. If he does not wish me to marry into the Valen family, then

further, as if he truly were just a messenger.

hand. She looked at Oliver and finally spoke, her voice quiet but firm. “Oliver, Cristina… is not a good match.”

“Not

been too proud, looking down on nearly everyone. She

set her sights on Oliver. In Isolde’s past life, the engagement had

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once. After that single meeting, she insisted on becoming his

He was also

just mentioning it in passing.

all, in this life, things had yet to unfold the way they

not sure if Cristina would also do that in this

looked up at her with wide, innocent eyes. “Are you

burned. “Don’t talk nonsense.”

“Thank you for the warning. Then, after a pause, he added. “As for