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 practice. No rules,

a touch of

shot him an irritated glance.

head.

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

The when he was at

he felt at

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

Tower, where

114 Humiliate

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

do you think?”

send Noelle to serve you, Isolde joked.

and said, “I wouldn’t mind

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

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

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

Helena’s a lucky girl, Harlan

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

out to cat snacks.

But I can’t anymore. She hasn’t had it easy

words brought the lively atmosphere to a heavy silence. Harlan quietly spoke, “It’s all in the past

but I’m the 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 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

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

I’m dead, when my death severs his

they hit him harder than anything else. The previous shock from hearing her words couldn’t compare

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 left between him and his wife. Father and daughter hated each other, but they both