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The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 68 The Reason for a Heart’s Stir

Isolde was about to speak when a servant entered, announcing, “Mr. Becker, Oliver has arrived.

Doug chuckled, “Wasn’t he drinking? Why’s he coming here so late? Quick, let him in.”

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Isolde instinctively placed her feet on the floor and sat up properly. Doug shot her a knowing look. “Ah, so you do know how to act like a proper lady now?”

I’m at home here, so I’m not so particular. He’s the guest, after all, Isolde said, slightly embarrassed.

Doug patted her hand gently. “You really should consider my proposal, my dear”

Isolde raised her glass. “Do you think I’m some rare catch? Everyone’s vying for me? He’s already promised

to someone.”

“A promise can always be broken, Doug said with a sly grin.

Isolde rolled her eyes and took a sip of her wine, ignoring him.

Oliver had originally come out of boredom, looking for a drink. The earlier gathering had left him feeling irritated. He hadn’t expected to find Isolde here. Smiling, he said, “Isolde here as well? You two seem to be enjoying yourselves.”

Isolde smiled at him. In his blue silk robe, Oliver looked tall and poised. The candlelight softened his features, and his eyes sparkled with an almost hypnotic allure.

“You must’ve smelled the wine from afar, huh?” Isolde remarked with a playful glint in her eyes.

Oliver sat down, his robe flowing around him. “Of course. Mr. Becker’s place might not have much, but the wine’s always top–notch. Couldn’t resist the scent.”

As they sat close, some fragrance surrounding Isolde seemed to envelop her. The scent was intoxicating. and it reminded her of that night they’d spent hiding away in the mountains. She couldn’t help but glance at him.

her, their eyes meeting just as

When she arrived, she hadn’t brought any extra clothes, so Doug had given her one of his freshly made robes. It was long and loose, and her hair was

hitched

drinks. After a moment, he casually asked. “B way, Oliver. I heard you’ve got a match arranged? Which family’s daughter?”

should ask, it’s someone with my surname, Arthur’s

a smile tugging at his lips, “that

with a drink for Oliver, and he took the glass, spinning it expertly

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smiled lightly. “What’s there to get excited about? A marriage is a

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only has you as his heir. You need to marry and continue the family line. But don’t marry just

already found this match for me. It’s not

was about to say something decisive, quickly changed the subject. “By the way. William’s

my fill, made my toast, left my money behind as a gesture. That’s

“You left

the money with them. They can buy whatever they like, Oliver said, frowning. “Who

bet your cousin’s furious.”

“Alright, enough with the cousin jokes. Don’t go making

now.”

wanted to get involved. Well, Oliver’s here, so why don’t you talk about

Oliver, but she truly wanted to

bit taken aback, narrowing his eyes in confusion. “Mr. Becker can’t stay up late? He can go

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embarrassed on Doug’s behalf.

has been

eyes, he asked, “You want to be part of Milton’s

do,” Isolde replied. She began explaining

Oliver immediately shook his head. “No, Milton’s too skilled. You’re not his match.”

fight him directly. Oliver, tr this is the best way. It will also lead us to the mastermind behind Shadowmere.

He understood the case, but this plan was risky. If anything went

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