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.”

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 prevent people from stealing. It’s a good

replied, a touch of sarcasm

an irritated glance. “What’s on your mind now?”

grinned and shook his head. “Nothing, just saying. It’s

Go back to the Pearl Tower

room in a hurry, his temper simmering. The when he was at

felt at

it, the more frustrated he became, until he decided to go to the Pearl Tower first before confronting his

way to the Pearl Tower, where

114 Humiliate Her

coming to the Pearl Tower for Noelle’s coffee?”

“What do

I’ll send Noelle to

and said, “I wouldn’t mind at

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

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took a bite, he shook his head. “Since Helena married, we haven’t had this kind of taste anymore. How come she hasn’t come

days ago, but the shop’s busy. Prudence has been personally teaching her how to run the

lucky girl, Harlan said warmly.

quietly, “She’s been with me since she was young. 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

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

the lively atmosphere to a heavy silence. Harlan quietly spoke, “It’s

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.

silent, and Esme comforted her, “In the end, she’s

I’m dead, when my death severs his last tie to my

than anything else. The previous shock from hearing her words couldn’t compare to the jarring impact of her saying, “Maybe

to my mother.”

finally clicked–why he had hated her so much, yet still called her back from the estate. She was the only connection