The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 38 Forcing Her to Break

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Isolde pondered for a moment before speaking, her tone slow and deliberate. How touching After all these years, you still remember touching

my mother, remember how she once favored you. Even more that you chose to stay, despite the manor losing money year after year. I am truly moved. Very well. I’ll listen to you -I won’t sell the estate”

Michelle’s expression stiffened. “You won’t sell it?”

Isolde met her gaze with a serene smile. “That’s right. I won’t sell it

Michelle narrowed her eyes. Is she really this obedient? Just a few words from the estate workers, and she changed

her mind!

“Isolde, I know you’re just saying that to pacify them,” Michelle said, unwilling to believe her. “You still want to sell the estate, don’t you?”

Isolde shook her head, her expression carnest. “No, I mean it. If the estate loses money, so be it. Like you said, selling my mother’s property would be unfilial. I always listen to you, don’t I?”

Michelle’s face darkened. H’hen I wanted you to listen, you refused. Now that I need you to cause a scene, you suddenly decide to behave?

Her eyes flicked toward the door, where Harlan still sat on a stone slab, his sword resting on his knee, his expression utterly unmoved.

Slowly, Michelle rose. “Good. As long as you agree, then I won’t disturb you any further. You should rest.”

Isolde gave a half–hearted gesture of courtesy, but she remained seated, her attitude distant and indifferent.

Michelle cast her a cold glare before swiftly leaving. Outside, Eleanor hurried to meet her. “She didn’t lose her temper–what do we do?”

Michelle’s expression was grim. “We’ll regroup and plan again.”

She hesitated for a moment before adding, “Actually, it doesn’t matter whether she gets angry or not. The estate is filled with our people. Whatever happens here, we control the narrative. As for Harlan, he’s already seen that we nearly had a dispute–if anything happens later, he’ll just assume it was inevitable.”

Eleanor bit her lip nervously. “So we’re still going ahead with the plan?”

A ruthless glint flashed through Michelle’s eyes. “At this point, there’s no turning back. If you don’t want to be a concubine, this is the only way.”

I don’t want to be a concubine,” Eleanor said anxiously.

arranged. Yet, when she recalled Isolde’s unexpected compliance, an uneasy feeling stirred in her chest. It feels like I’ve walked straight into her

she quickly dismissed the thought. How could Isolde set

their control. Isolde only had two

steadied herself.

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in the evening, Montlins Manor was stiflingly hot. The occasional breeze was a welcome relief. Michelle stood outside,

empty shell, without the estate and shops,

never let you surpass me. I

Eleanor left, Isolde finally called

to ask,” she said,

appraising her. “You want to see the account books?”

her head. “No need. I already know whether Montlins Manor is

lifted slightly. “You do?”

part of her dowry. If it were truly losing money, where would she be getting the

known everything

dumb, would I have lasted two years at the Duke’s estate?

enough. So, what is it

left Montlins Manor after my mother

slightly.

the estate.”

“Do you truly believe you can take the estate back?”

“Mrs. Langley brought me here for the

her. He couldn’t tell whether she was genuinely foolish or playing

those two in

smile widened, revealing sharp edges. “Because they

had known about Montlins Manor’s affairs in her

was immediately removed. Later, after the estate was included in Michelle’s dowry, she brought in her own

known that Michelle’s actions were part of her ongoing battle with Prudence–a vicious war over

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