The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 36

Chapter 36 Selling the Estate:

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On the outskirts of Argentum, there were three estates under Matilda’s management. One of them. Montlins Manor, had been secretly added to Michelle’s dowry–something Geoffrey was completely

unaware of.

And today, it was Montlins Manor that they were heading to.

Montlins Manor was far from Argentum. Even after leaving the city, it required another hour of travel by carriage.

Three carriages were used for the journey. Matilda, Michelle, and Eleanor shared one. Isolde rode with Jacqueline and Helena. The third carriage was cramped with maids and servants. As for Harlan, he followed behind on horseback.

The final carriage lagged behind, slowing the entire procession. By the time they arrived at Montlins Manor, night had already fallen.

Ryker was waiting in the darkness with estate workers, torches in hand. As soon as Matilda and Isolde stepped down, the overseer and laborers rushed forward, crowding around Matilda and Michelle with excessive enthusiasm while completely ignoring Isolde.

Helena, noticing the slight, whispered angrily, “They claim this is a handover, but Mrs. Langley hasn’t even introduced you properly.”

Isolde merely smiled faintly, signaling them to follow her inside.

Montlins Manor was vast, spanning over a hundred acres, with numerous farmhouses built to house workers and their families.

At its center stood a three–courtyard estate made of blue bricks. Though aged, it had clearly been renovated in recent years.

Ryker lingered at the back, waiting until Isolde passed before speaking coldly. “Isolde, don’t take it personally. The workers don’t know you yet, so they didn’t greet you.”

Isolde smiled slightly. “It’s alright. They’ll know me soon enough.”

Ryker let out a mocking laugh, adjusting his hat as if trying to hide the spot where his ear had been cut.

“We’ll see about that.”

Then, he turned and strode inside.

Inside the main hall, the estate’s overseers and housekeepers surrounded Matilda and Michelle, eager to please. Matilda, looking warm and benevolent, listened attentively to their concerns before addressing them one by one. “Randy, how’s your rheumatism? It hasn’t flared up again, has it? Estella, is your cough getting any better? Aviana, this is your third child, isn’t it? And finally, you have a son! Your late mother–in–law must be watching over you.”

they were her own family, proving just how much effort she had

of pleasantries did Matilda turn to business.

someone.”

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look at Isolde, their expressions indifferent and half–hearted as they murmured. “Greetings, Isolde

nodded slightly. “A pleasure to meet you all

Otto? Have him bring the manor’s account

Isolde even know how to read account books?”

merely stroked Leonis, saying nothing.

understands them or not is irrelevant.

me save you the trouble. Montlins Manor hasn’t turned a profit in three years. We’ve been running at a loss, just barely covering wages. This year, the estate couldn’t sustain

nodded. “Prepare my quarters. Have the account books delivered to my room.

she picked up Leonis

just said? The estate has been losing money every year! Mother has been using her

a burden, then there’s no need to keep it. I’ll

paled. Selling

belonged to your mother. I won’t allow you

say I’m selling it, then it’s sold. Mrs. Langley,

matter.”

ignoring the overseers whose faces

standing outside the entire time. As Isolde exited, he merely glanced at

to escort Isolde to a room. So she chose one

face twisted with displeasure. “Isolde, this is Mrs.

room.”

Are the other

“No, they’re all equally comfortable.”

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