The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 59

Chapter 59 Taking Back the Deeds

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Matilda’s expression darkened as suspicion crept into her mind. “Why would Doug personally step in for

her?”

“Could it be the princess’s doing? Didn’t Isolde save Lord Theodric? And that Vincenzo by her side–he’s the princess’s man,” Ryker speculated.

Matilda scoffed, her anger flaring. “That meddlesome princess! If Doug hadn’t interfered, that wretched girl would be rotting in a dungeon by now.”

Ryker hesitated before saying, “Perhaps we should reconcile with Isolde…”

Matilda’s head snapped toward him, her face contorted with disbelief. “What did you just say?”

Anne was even more outraged. “Ryker, have you forgotten who sliced off your car? And you’re already cowering?”

Ryker’s face turned ashen. “I won’t lie–I am afraid. She only took my ear this time. If this continues, I fear she’ll take my head next.”

Matilda glared at him, disappointment flashing across her face. “You truly are a coward.”

Ryker met her gaze and admitted, “Maybe I am. But tell me, who isn’t afraid to die? Can’t you see? Even Milton couldn’t deal with her. And this time… she won’t let it go.”

Matilda scoffed. “And what exactly can she do? Kill me? Even if I handed her all the courage in the world, she wouldn’t dare lay on me.”

a finger

-Her gaze sharpened as she added, “Or… was she telling the truth? Was it really you who betrayed us at

Montlins Manor?”

Ryker’s face turned deathly pale. “That’s absurd! It was Isolde’s trick–you of all people should see through

it.”

“It had better be,” Matilda said coldly.

Otherwise, Milton won’t let you live either.”

her voice frantic. “Isolde is on her way

burning with hatred. “Good. Let’s see what

flicked her hand. “Open the doors. Let her

fresh lacquer gleamed, and the guardian deity posters pasted

arrived with

no

carried an undeniable weight–an aura of quiet,

they had once seen–meek, eager to please–had vanished. What stood before them now was a storm barely held

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barely glanced at Jacqueline before saying. “And what

straightened her back, feigning righteousness. “I cannot stand by and watch you defy Mrs. Langley. Disrespecting one’s mother is a

let out a short, cold laugh. “How noble. A dog with a

a servant knows their place better

the threshold of the corridor, her robes billowing slightly in the breeze. Shadows played across her face, highlighting the steel in her eyes. “Montlins Manor–I’ll deal with that later. But today, you’re going to hand over

trouble at Montlins Manor, you think you can come back here and do as you please? Your father has not issued any such

over.”

my mother’s land deeds, shop deeds, house deeds–every single one of them.

face drained of color. “You wouldn’t

curled into a slow, knowing

step past her, but Anne rushed forward

flinch before the lash struck her arm, sending her staggering back. She clutched at the burning welt, eyes wide with disbelief.

voice was as cold as a steel blade. “Anyone who stands in my way will regret it.”

wasted no time. He disappeared into the room, opening drawers and overturning cabinets in his

search.

exploded.

hovered outside the door, but not a single one dared to

all felt Isolde’s whip before. No one

Vincenzo, blocking him with her body. “You work for Princess Bourbon! This is Duke’s estate! You have no right

her glare with an unflinching expression. “Apologies, Mrs. Langley. I am simply following orders.”

You have no master here.

room and, without hesitation, grabbed a

the mattress.

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