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.”

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

Harlan replied, a touch of sarcasm in his tone.

glance. “What’s

grinned and shook his head. “Nothing,

me. Go back to the Pearl Tower

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

at peace was

more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became, until he decided to go to the Pearl Tower

made his way to the Pearl Tower,

Humiliate Her

Pearl Tower for Noelle’s coffee?” Isolde teased.

“What do you think?”

now on, I’ll send Noelle

laughed and said, “I wouldn’t mind

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

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

for her. Helena’s a lucky girl, Harlan

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 it for the sake of peace, but when you’re constantly

out to cat

probably endured even longer. But I can’t anymore. She hasn’t had it easy either. Because of my

lively atmosphere to a heavy silence. Harlan quietly spoke,

scapegoat. I deserve it. “I’m Prunella’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

her, “In the end, she’s still his

Maybe when I’m dead, when my death severs his last tie to my mother, then he’ll understand.”

anything else. The previous shock from hearing her words couldn’t compare to the jarring impact of her saying, “Maybe when I’m dead, when my death severs his last

to my mother.”

back from the estate. She was the only connection left between him and his wife. Father and daughter hated

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