he Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 35 To the Estate

Matilda listened as Ryker reported back to her, sucking in a sharp breath. She actually said that?”

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“Word for word,” Ryker replied. His car was still wrapped in bandages, but he had heard Isolde’s words to William crystal clear. “She made a point of saying it loudly, William obviously agreed”

“That heartless bastard, Matilda hissed through clenched teeth.

“We can’t delay any longer. Milton must act now.”

Matilda hesitated. “But the Office of Inspectors is still investigating Milton. If we make a move now…”

Ryker cut in. That’s precisely why we must act quickly. Before Pablo returns, Eleanor must enter the Valen family. Once the marriage is sealed, Pablo won’t be able to ignore it. Marriage ties mean shared honor and shared ruin. With Pablo backing us, neither the Office of Inspectors nor the Southern Watch will dare touch

Milton.”

Matilda considered for a moment before nodding. “You’re right. Go find Milton and explain what’s at stake.” “Yes, ma’am.” Ryker bowed and left immediately.

Margaret had always been swift and decisive in her actions.

The moment William returned and relayed Isolde’s response, Margaret wasted no time. She selected an auspicious date and sent a matchmaker to the Blackwell family, informing them that Eleanor would be entering the Valen household as a concubine.

By the following day, the Valen family’s engagement gifts arrived.

As

per concubine customs, the betrothal gifts were neither plentiful nor expensive, with few ceremonial items.

It was a blatant slap to Milton’s face.

A general’s daughter, and yet Margaret treated the Blackwell family as if they were some lowly merchants.

usually stony face twisted with barely restrained

in, the Pearl Tower

recovering from her injuries, Helena was reassigned to indoor duties, strictly forbidden

were promoted, while Jacqueline managed tasks outside

guard stationed at the Pearl Tower–he had unexpectedly struck up a friendship with Leonis. It happened after Leonis had wandered off and encountered Bryant Langley, who despised dogs. Upon learning that the dog belonged to Isolde, Bryant had ordered his servants to corner and beat the poor

had intervened, saving Leonis but making an enemy of Bryant in the process. From that day forward, Vincenzo became the Pearl Tower’s resident hero. Wherever he

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been heartbroken, scolding the dog with dramatic Blair about its betrayal of kin.

watched him with wide eyes before dashing off to whisper to Helena, “Vincenzo is so well- read!”

became quite popular

she would be taking Isolde to inspect

finally returning your estates! That’s wonderful

time. Call

never doubted she would reclaim her

waiting for the Blackwell family to make their move first.

that, due to the heat,

staying overnight

we were visiting the shops? Why are

a sharp look. “Mrs. Langley said we’re going to the estate, so that’s where we’re going. Too

back,

remarked, “Marisa, is Isolde not

recalling what had happened to Mary. She swallowed her irritation and muttered, “We’re just servants. We wouldn’t dare question Mrs. Langley’s

was indifferent. Then return to Mrs. Langley and tell her–I will be waiting at

dusk.

said nothing more and turned to

still fuming, muttered, “Even as a maid serving Matilda, she shouldn’t act so high and mighty in front of you.”

we at the Pearl Tower have long been

her brother’s life, she would repay the debt–no matter what. Watching Marisa treat Isolde with such disrespect made her

Isolde said mildly. “Prepare for the trip. Helena, you and Jacqueline will accompany me. Noelle and

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