The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 114 Humiliate Her

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Harlan instructed the servants to prepare a simple, light meal for Geoffrey.

After he ate a little, he put down his fork and turned to Harlan, asking, “Earlier, Esme mentioned that Isolde has caught Queen Mother’s eye. What do you think that means? Is she being groomed for something else?”

marriage or

Harlan replied, “Queen Mother rarely arranges marriages for people:

Geoffrey nodded thoughtfully. “But what can a woman do that would be considered truly significant? Queen Mother’s favor toward Isolde came after the incidents with Lord Theodric and Milton. Of course, it was Oliver who played a key role in Lord Theodric’s affairs, and in Milton’s case, it was her two maids who contributed significantly.

“Is Queen Mother looking highly at Isolde, or is it simply that you, Geoffrey, are underestimating her?” Harlan asked with a wry smile.

Geoffrey’s expression darkened. “You’re getting bolder, Harlan

Harlan chuckled. “As I age, my courage increases. If you’re angry, Geoffrey, just hit me with a stick. I don’t mind.”

Geoffrey snorted. “One day, I will.”

He stood up abruptly. “Let’s go check the storeroom. See if we still have any ginseng. Bring some to my mother to pay my respects.

Harlan replied, “The key to the storeroom is with Priscilla.”

Geoffrey frowned. “Ryker doesn’t have the key?”

Harlan shrugged. “No. Anyone who wants to get anything from the storeroom has to ask Priscilla.”

he said, “I suppose it’s for the best. It’s likely my mother’s idea to prevent people from stealing. It’s a good

touch of sarcasm in

shot him an irritated glance. “What’s on

his head.

bit back his frustration. “Fine, don’t follow me. Go back to the Pearl Tower

he was at the office, but when he returned home,

he felt at

as he walked towards Blesertin. The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became, until he decided to go to the

the Pearl Tower, where he was leisurely drinking coffee in the garden.

Humiliate

keep coming to the Pearl Tower for

grinned. “What do you think?”

on, I’ll send Noelle to serve you, Isolde joked.

and said, “I wouldn’t

a playful laugh. “I won’t go. Serving Isolde is much

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pastries. After Harlan took a bite, he shook his head. “Since Helena married, we haven’t had this kind of taste

back a few days ago, but the shop’s busy. Prudence has been personally teaching her

Helena’s a lucky girl, Harlan said

injured, and the doctors thought she wouldn’t make it. But she survived and came with me back to Argentum. “Things were hard for us. We were neglected, and she too faced contempt. Even her monthly allowance was withheld. She didn’t

to cat snacks.

Matilda and Eleanor’s cruelty, I’d have probably endured even longer. But I can’t anymore. She hasn’t had it easy either. Because of my troubles, my brother got captured, and she was

silence. Harlan quietly spoke, “It’s all

compare to Matilda’s precious daughter? Finally, Matilda had quieted down, and Grandmother and Priscilla came back, but in just a few days, look al what’s happened? “If others don’t know the truth, they’ll think I

fell silent, and Esme comforted her, “In the

forced a smile, her voice faltering. “Yes, he’ll understand. Maybe when I’m dead, when my death severs his last

words couldn’t compare to the jarring

to my mother.”

estate. She was the only connection left