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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.

their eyes meeting just as she looked up.

clothes, so Doug had given her one of his freshly made robes.

breath hitched slightly.

the two of them quietly, called for more drinks. After a moment, he casually asked. “B way, Oliver. I heard

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

Doug said, a smile tugging at his lips, “that

servant came with a drink for Oliver, and he took the glass, spinning it expertly between his fingers without spilling

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

Pearls

his heir. You need to marry and continue the family line. But don’t marry just for the sake of it. If you’re

“Agnes has already found this

say something decisive, quickly changed the subject. “By the way. William’s taking a

fill, made my toast, left my money behind as a gesture. That’s about it,” Oliver said, taking another sip.

eyes widened. “You left behind

like,

bet your cousin’s

silence them. “Alright, enough with the cousin jokes. Don’t go making up family ties

now.”

and stretched. I’m getting old, can’t stay up late anymore. Anyway, girl, about Milton’s case- you said you wanted to get involved. Well, Oliver’s here, so why don’t you talk about it

alone with Oliver, but she truly wanted to be part of this. She had her reasons, and this was the perfect opportunity to discuss

in confusion. “Mr. Becker can’t stay up late? He

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a glass of wine, feeling slightly embarrassed on Doug’s behalf. “He’s been busy lately. I think he’s genuinely tired.”

“Southern Watch has been keeping him

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

I do,” Isolde replied. She began explaining her plan to

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

also lead us to the mastermind behind Shadowmere. Doug’s been investigating for so long and hasn’t been able to find him, but Milton’s the breakthrough

case, but this plan was risky.

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