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.”

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struck a nerve with Vance. He couldn’t hit the old eunuch, but he could hit this insolent girl. With an angry yell, he rushed forward and raised his hand to slap her, shouting. Today,

out in pain. “Let go! Let go! I’m your

strength, but by how easily she

her voice chilling. “As I said before, Esme is right: You’re just a guest here. I’m the one who decides who gets fed.

fury. How could he, a respected elder, be humiliated lit this by a mere child? His anger boiled over, and he screamed,

lackeys who had followed

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was capable of, exchanged fearful looks. They lowered their heads and

who the real master of Duke’s estate is. They understand who they should fear. But

a forceful push, causing him to stumble

regret this,” Vance muttered, glaring at

of disappointment crossing her face. “Is that all? You make such a spectacle of

a thick–skinned man, shameless and loud, living off the estate, still acting like he owns the place. I’ve certainly learned a lot since coming to Duke’s estate.”

learned something? Wait until you’ve spent more

“Alright,

eyes. After a lifetime of intrigue

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

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

at Isolde. “If Geoffrey wants to give him more, that’s between them. We don’t need to lift a

a hand on him. He tripped

but it doesn’t concern us. We’ll stay out of it,” Esme concluded.

storm into Geoffrey’s room, demanding answers.

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