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.”

room, her voice frantic. “Isolde is on her

hatred. “Good. Let’s see what

flicked her hand. “Open the

guardian deity posters pasted on them seemed to sneer, their painted expressions

with Vincenzo.

was no grand entourage.

carried an undeniable

stood before them now was a

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glanced at Jacqueline before saying.

watch you defy Mrs.

“How noble. A dog with a heart of gold.”

a servant knows their place better than

highlighting the steel in her eyes. “Montlins Manor–I’ll deal with that later. But today, you’re going to hand

out of trouble at Montlins Manor, you think you can come back here and do as you please? Your father has not issued any such order. As long as he

over.”

land deeds, shop deeds, house deeds–every single one of them. Bring them

color.

into a slow, knowing smile. “Wouldn’t

moved to step past her, but Anne rushed forward

air. Anne barely had time to flinch before the lash struck her arm, sending her staggering back. She clutched at the burning welt, eyes wide with disbelief.

as a steel blade.

no time. He disappeared into the room,

search.

rage exploded.

a single one dared

whip before. No one wanted to feel it again.

him with her body. “You work for Princess Bourbon! This is Duke’s estate! You

expression. “Apologies, Mrs. Langley. I am simply

voice wavered. “Whose orders? You have no

the room and, without hesitation, grabbed a bed sheet

the mattress.

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