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

Vance. He couldn’t hit the old eunuch, but he could hit this insolent girl. With an angry yell, he rushed forward

in pain.

not just by her strength, but by how easily she

is right: You’re just a guest here. I’m the one who decides who gets fed. If you annoy me, I’ll sweep your entire

elder, be humiliated lit this by a mere child?

over the two lackeys who had followed Vance. “Who’s going

Humiliation Again

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

is. They understand who they should fear. But you… after all this time, still ungrateful, causing trouble. Do you really want to

his wrist with a forceful push, causing him to

Fine! You’ll regret this,” Vance muttered, glaring at her. “Tll go tell your father about this”

You make such a spectacle of yourself and still don’t have any good tricks up your sleeve. Truly, one generation is weaker than the last.”

is exactly that predictable. What a thick–skinned man, shameless and loud, living off the estate, still acting like he

you’ve learned something? Wait until you’ve spent more time

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

lifetime of intrigue and scheming, the sudden calmness felt strange to

anything when Vance goes to see him?” Hattie asked,

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

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

a hand on him.

concern us. We’ll stay out of it,” Esme

storm into

ranting. It was only when Harlan entered again that Geoffrey finally put his book down