The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 122 At Any Cost

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Isolde returned to the Pearl Tower, where Esme asked, “County Princess, we must watch out for Prudence turning the unofficial white contracts into official red–sealed deeds.”

Isolde shook her head. “She can’t do it. She couldn’t do it before, and she can’t do it now. When I tried before, I subtly hinted that the Sharp family cares a great deal about the dowry, so the officials paid extra. attention, fearing to offend my grandfather.”

The dowry was a sensitive issue in the kingdom.

For women who had been abandoned by their husbands, most of the dowry was taken back, though the process was complicated, as a lot of the money had already been used for living expenses.

If a woman died, the dowry was generally passed to her children, with her family taking half if no children

existed.

However, Prunella’s dowry was different. It was not only large but also tied to the Sharp family, which was far more powerful than Geoffrey’s house. If they became difficult about it, things could become very messy.

In a time when both families were at peace, Prudence could have transferred the dowry without issue.

But now that Isolde had been given the title of County Princess, as Prunella’s only daughter, she had the right to approve everything related to her inheritance.

Hattie asked, “Do you think that old woman will just let it go?”

Isolde smiled, her gaze cold. “Hattie, if you were her, what would you do?”

-Without hesitation, Hattie said, “T’d kill you, that would solve everything.”

She froze as she realized what she had just said, glaring at Isolde, who was grinning with an unsettling coldness. “She dares?”

Isolde lightly patted Hattie’s shoulder. “Silly girl, if you dare, why wouldn’t she? Just wait, she won’t be able to hold back for long

Esme thought for a moment and then said, “I believe the best course of action isn’t to kill you, but to first turn the unofficial white contracts into official red–sealed deeds. That would be foolproof. Of course, that doesn’t mean she’ll let you off the hook.”

Isolde nodded. “You’re right, even if she knows it won’t work, she’ll still try. There are plenty of people in the court who would gladly take her money.”

“First, we need to make sure the officials are on our side, Esme said with a cold look in her eyes..

her head. “No need to rush. We won’t get

eyebrow. “If you won’t,

who is perfect for the job. We’ll just sit back and watch. Let her stir the pot

Hattie asked,

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back. “Indeed, that person is

and Hazel demanded in unison. Tell us!”

mischievously grinned.

frustrated looks. There were so many people–how could they guess?

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contracts into official red–sealed deeds, could she

white contracts could be

there are always opportunists who

it?” Hattie asked, perplexed.

something that’s already the County Princess’s?” Esme replied with a

situation, but Hattie, Hazel, and Noelle were left exchanging confused

case was nearing its conclusion. Those responsible had been apprehended, and now only the formal transfer

bottle of wine and sat with

of the day?” Geoffrey

done, thought I’d have a drink,” Lord Garraway said as he poured Geoffrey a glass. “Tm

shook his head, swirling the wine in his glass. “Nothing’s wrong.”

matters?” Lord

looked up, considering how to explain. “Isolde was going to leave today. She wanted to move to Paletein Manor. Prudence, who would have been pleased, actually begged her to stay today. She

“Do

Lord Garraway asked with a smile, his sharp eyes

I dare not think abour.”

he thought, the more the darkness of the situation threatened to consume

had seen enough in life to know that sometimes people had to figure things out for themselves, even if

she knew it would

as if he could see right through her, said. “No need to come. There’s nothing.”

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