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.”

furrowed his brows, his mind racing. After a brief pause, he said, “I suppose it’s for the best. It’s likely my mother’s idea to

of

him an irritated glance. “What’s

head. “Nothing, just saying. It’s nothing

frustration. “Fine, don’t follow me. Go back to

hurry, his temper simmering. The when he was at the office,

felt at

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

to the Pearl Tower, where he

Humiliate Her

to the Pearl

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on, I’ll send Noelle

said, “I wouldn’t mind at all

covered her mouth with a playful laugh. “I won’t

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shook his head. “Since Helena married, we haven’t had this kind of taste

“She came back a few days ago, but the shop’s busy. Prudence has been personally teaching her how to run the business.”

a lucky girl,

She’s been through a lot When we fought with Anthony’s estate, she was severely 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 even get a taste of meat. In the beginning, we endured

out to cat

weren’t for 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,

words brought the lively atmosphere to a heavy silence. Harlan quietly spoke,

daughter. How could I ever 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 caused all this trouble. Harlan, do you believe that? When Father goes to Mother’s room, he’ll probably scold me, maybe

her, “In the end, she’s still his daughter. Geoffrey will understand.”

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

from hearing her words couldn’t compare

to my mother.”

hated her so much, yet still called her back from the estate. She was the only connection left between him and his wife.