The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 116 Humiliation Again

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Vance burst into a harsh laugh. “This Duke’s estate? I don’t have a say here? Even Isolde, your so–called County Princess, is nothing more than the illegitimate daughter of a concubine.”

Esme smirked. “You are indeed the legitimate son of the Langley family, but here in Duke’s estate, if we’re talking properly, the only legitimate child is County Princess Isolde. You and your family are merely gues here, and if the master of the house is pleased, they allow you to eat. “If not, they can throw you out without a second thought. If I were you, I’d stick to eating my free meals quietly. Rules aren’t for you to enforce they’re for you to follow. Do you understand?

Vance had always known that, as the legitimate son, he was supposed to be superior, even compared to Geoffrey, who had earned his title through military merit. His mother had always told him that, no matter what, he was more important than Geoffrey, a mere bastard. So, in his mind, he was always superior to his brother.

He thought that, since he was back at Duke’s estate, he was entitled to rule the place. Now, hearing Esme speak like this, he was livid. “You, an old servant from the palace, dare speak to me like this? Believe me. I’ll tear your mouth off right now.”

“Go ahead,” Esme’s face hardened, losing the patience she had earlier. She stepped forward, her voice as cold as ice. “If you even lay a hand on me today, I’ll immediately fall down right here. I may not have been the Queen Mother’s favorite in the palace, but I still have some connections. Many old officials in the court would be willing to help me out.”

“You…” Vance’s face turned pale, his hand rising in fury, but he hesitated. As Isolde had expected, he was nothing but a big shot in his own home–he couldn’t bring himself to strike Esme.

“Go ahead,” Esme challenged, stepping closer, her voice cutting. “Strike me. Try hitting my face.”

Vance staggered back two steps, taken aback. “I won’t strike you,” Vance sneered, his face full of disdain. “I won’t lower myself to fight with an old servant.”

He lifted his gaze to Isolde, standing nearby, his anger turning toward her. “Isolde! You let this old servant speak for you? I’m your elder, and I’ve come to teach you a lesson. Your father wouldn’t dare say anything”

“Then go ahead,” Isolde said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. Tve been standing here waiting for you teach me a lesson.”

u to

but he could hit this insolent girl. With

grabbed his wrist with remarkable strength. He cried out in pain. “Let go! Let go! I’m your uncle! How

by her strength,

I said before, Esme is right: You’re just a guest here. I’m the one

elder, be humiliated lit this by a mere child? His

cold gaze swept over the two lackeys who had followed Vance. “Who’s going to

Humiliation Again

too well what Isolde was capable of, exchanged fearful looks. They lowered their heads and backed off, unwilling to

real master of Duke’s estate is. They understand

with a forceful push, causing him

Vance muttered, glaring at her. “Tll

face. “Is that all? You make such a spectacle of yourself and still don’t

living off the estate, still acting

you’ve learned something? Wait until

raised her hand with grand flair. “Alright, let’s leave. The battle’s over,

flickered in her eyes. After a lifetime of intrigue and scheming,

think Geoffrey will do anything when Vance goes to see him?”

“Oh, he’ll get something out of it. After all, Vance has his uses. That’s why I let him make a fool of himself.

give him more, that’s between them. We don’t need to lift a

“I didn’t lay a hand on him. He

it doesn’t concern us. We’ll stay out of

into

to calm him down, but finally had to report to Geoffrey. As Geoffrey read, he initially ignored Vance’s ranting. It was only when Harlan entered again that Geoffrey finally put his book down and walked out