The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 120 Take What’s Mine

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Isolde woke up feeling unusually peaceful, no dreams, just a restful sleep. She wretched lily, then instructed her servants to begin packing Tim moving to Paletin Manor the sad, der finality in her

voice.

The news of her departure spread quickly, reaching Blesertin. Vance, full of satisfaction, said, “Sex It was all about pressuring Geoffrey. The moment he said something, that little bitch is packing up and leaving the said we’d be thrown out if we weren’t wanted–well, now it’s her walking out

Prudence’s face softened slightly, though she pondered for a moment before replying, “Levving might be out of anger, but it will reflect badly on us if she simply walks out like that. We’ll need t come up with a reason to explain this to everyone:

Priscilla, with a malicious grin, chimed in, “That’s simple enough. We’ve always said she’s entangled with Doug. Now, with no home to go to, she’s moving to Paletein Manor. She’s basically confirming it herself?

“Exactly, Mother! Let’s spread the word. Make sure there’s no way for her to recover her reputation,” Vance said eagerly.

Prudence gave him a sideways glance. “You focus too much on household matters. Go out and mingle with Geoffrey. Once Isolde leaves, I’ll make sure Geoffrey hears my side and find you a decent position”

Vance grinned, “Mother, I heard Doug offered Clark a job at the Parliamentary Library. He didn’t take it Do you think Geoffrey could pull some strings for me and get me the position?”

“Parliamentary Library might be great, but it’s more of an academic job. You won’t be able to do much there. It’s better if Geoffrey arranges something in the Imperial Departments for you, Prudence replied.

“Imperial Departments? Can we even get in? Geoffrey’s influence isn’t that strong, is it? Right now, he’s just a deputy overseeing the courthouse, and Lord Garraway has him under his thumb, Vance sneered

“Lord Garraway is different from other princes. After the Queen Dowager took charge, the rule about princes not being allowed to serve in government was lifted. Don’t underestimate Geoffrey. He was made a duke for a reason,” Prudence said, though in her heart, she didn’t fully believe it. But she had to use this as a lesson for her son.

scoffed, “When Geoffrey was made Duke, many other generals were also given titles. His duke title is barely worth mentioning compared to those with real power, like

Geoffrey may just be a deputy, but he has years of connections. If he arranges a position

post, what good will that do? I need to be a Senior

laughed, “You’re dreaming, With your qualifications, you think you can become a Senior Bureau Director? You

“Mother, Geoffrey always listens to you. If you just

Prudence said thoughtfully. “I’ll give him some silver. You’re right–if you’re just a low- ranking official in Argentinum, you’ll be invisible. It’s better to invest some silver and get a good

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beamed, “Thank you, Mother.”

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satisfaction. She stood up and said, “I’ll go

and two other. maids, all greeting her.

scoffed, “Oh, Isolde, weren’t you leaving? Why come over in such

leaving, but I wanted to come and

matters.

to handle here. This household has always been managed

calm smile. “Well, there’s one thing

with an icy gaze. “Your mother’s dowry? What’s

lap. She

to Esme, “Esme, tell Prudence what the law

she’s divorced, she can take her dowry with her. If she dies, the dowry goes to her