The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Swordsworians Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 54 Payday Arrives

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Pearls.

Isolde was speechless for a long time after hearing what had been said.

At Belleview Manor, any laborer working in the fields was guaranteed at least one meal with meat every day, while those in logistics received meat every other day–real meat, not just scraps.

After a moment of silence, she turned to Eddie and said, “Your wages will be calculated from the day you started at the manor five hundred coins during the off–season, and one string of coins during peak farming periods. Once everything settles, I’ll settle your payment first”

Eddic could hardly believe his ears. Howe could such a windfall suddenly land on him

Five hundred coins a month, a whole string during the busy season–over two years, how much money would that be?

Dear heavens, he couldn’t even calculate it. That was a fortune.

His lips trembled as he stammered, “Y–you… you mean it?”

“I always keep my word. Now, go change your clothes and come back.” Isolde felt a strange mix of emotions.

-this was what he was rightfully owed, yet to him, it seemed like an unimaginable gift.

Eddie left, full of gratitude.

Shortly after Eddie departed, Oliver arrived.

Before he could speak, Isolde gestured for him to sit and poured him a cup of coffee.

Oliver didn’t ask questions, nor did he speak. He simply sipped his coffee in quiet companionship.

Half an hour later, dozens of field workers gathered outside the courtyard, clamoring to see Isolde.

a smug look and said, “Isolde, the field workers outside say they’re quitting and

a calm expression, she

she had already made up her mind,

ignored, said, “Fine, I’ll go

turned to leave, Otto and Estella walked

momentarily before scoffing indifferently, “So, the

The manor wasn’t hers in the end. If the laborers refused to work, wouldn’t she have to hand it

She remained unfazed, merely swirling her cup as if waiting for

workers all

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the money with Otto? If wages need to be settled, go find Ono! Why bother Isolde? If you want to leave, then leave. The manor

people for pest control, weeding, fertilizing, and irrigation. Without us, how will the work get done? Like it or not, this manor

and looked up at Estella. “The manor has been losing money every year. If you all leave, I’ll save on wages, which means fewer losses. Isn’t that a better

moment before quickly responding, “Sure, it lost money in past years, but this year. the jujubes are growing well, and

“Why waste time talking? Just settle our wages

“Vincenzo, go to the accounting

but there’s no money left

thousand dollars sent here for expenses by Matilda? How could it be

eyebrow, “That money’s long

“Fine, if the manor’s broke, I’ll

her. “If there’s any

corrected, “Three months‘ wages.”

ask for so much? Farmhands get two hundred coins a month. and

are paid

chief manager is three taels, and for Otto, two tacls. If you’re owed three months‘ wages…” Isolde took a purse from Helena, counted out the appropriate money for the few managers, and tossed it on the table, “Here’s

to actually

composure, said, “Our wages are secondary. The farmhands wages must be settled first. Settle everyone’s wages, and we’ll

door,

stood and announced, “Very well, I will go out and explain