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.

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

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

no secret. If she didn’t marry into the Valen family, who else would take her?

Milton was livid.

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to this? Even becoming a concubine is insult. The least they could do is those her some respect and give her

preparing for another joyous occasion.

William taking a concubine, there was also news that Oliver, their adopted son, had successfully arranged a marriage with Arthur’s

with Lord Theodric in tow,

were both busy, and he

Lord Theodric to the Pearl Tower and, upon seeing that Isolde’s injuries had healed a lot… asked. “Do you still have

the bottle. “Half of

frowned. “If you still have half, then you haven’t

it. One pill a day was sufficient, and now that my injuries are healing, I can return the

remained unreadable. “Keep it.”

the bottle, her lashes lowering slightly. “Alright. Thank you, Oliver.”

her for a moment, then said, “Matilda asked me to relay a question–are you still willing to

was momentarily stunned. “She sent you to

long lashes, held an unfathomable depth. Technically, she wanted me to talk to your father, but I thought it best to ask you first. Marry or don’t–it’s your choice. But Matilda insists she is sincere.”

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

sent her formal request,

I should follow his will.

if he truly were just a

She looked at Oliver and finally spoke, her voice quiet

flickered. “Not a good match?”

nearly everyone. She was so picky that she had delayed marriage past

suitable matches remained, she set her sights on Oliver. In Isolde’s past life, the

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once. After that single meeting, she

was a marquis. He was also

it in passing. Believe

all, in this life, things had yet

not sure if Cristina would also do

Lord Theodric looked up at her with wide,

checks burned. “Don’t talk

you for the warning. Then, after a pause, he added. “As for William… if you have a better choice, take it.”