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.”

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

replied, a touch of sarcasm in his tone.

shot him an irritated glance. “What’s on

and shook his head. “Nothing,

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

The when he was at the

he felt at

thought about it, the more frustrated he became, until he

the Pearl Tower, where he was leisurely drinking

Humiliate Her

you keep coming to the Pearl Tower for

grinned. “What do you

I’ll send Noelle to

said, “I wouldn’t

with a playful laugh. “I won’t

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

came back a few days ago, but the shop’s busy. Prudence has

for her. Helena’s a lucky girl, Harlan said warmly.

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

out to cat snacks.

She hasn’t had it easy either. Because of my troubles, my brother got captured, and she was beaten so

a heavy silence. Harlan quietly spoke, “It’s all in the past now.”

knows, 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

silent, and Esme comforted her, “In the end, she’s still his daughter. Geoffrey

I’m dead,

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

to my mother.”

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 loved

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