The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 134 Deserve Good Rewards

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Geoffrey had failed to bring Braden home, and Prudence was deeply disappointed.

Vance, furious, immediately demanded, “Is it that you didn’t want to save him, or is it that you couldn’t? He’s in that condition, and the magistrate couldn’t just let him die, could they?”

Priscilla, scowling, added, “It’s just a fight between two men, nothing too serious, and they both got injured. How is it that he couldn’t be saved? If it’s about money to grease some palms, Geoffrey should just say so. Mother wouldn’t hesitate to pay. If you think more money is needed before you’d be willing to help…”

“Enough!” Prudence snapped, her face pale as she glared at Priscilla.

Priscilla, silenced, shrank back.

Prudence turned her gaze back to Geoffrey and spoke with great sincerity. “Geoffrey, all these years, I’ve been managing Duke’s estate, overseeing both internal and external matters. I’ve put my heart and soul into it, except for those two years in Caelmont, I’ve dedicated everything to you. “Have I ever asked you for anything? You can count on your fingers how many times I’ve made a request. This time, Braden has been foolish, but he is still a Langley, your nephew, and now he’s injured. If he doesn’t get proper treatment, who knows what could happen? “For my sake, just save him this one time. When he comes back, I will make sure he learns his lesson and never does anything so reckless again.”

This was Prudence’s trump card. Every time in the past, it had worked, and Geoffrey’s heart would soften.

But this time, he remained unmoved. He had heard too many lectures about being the illegitimate son, and his heart had become numb.

If it were before, he would have been deeply touched, but now, despite his surface reactions, he felt no real -emotion.

“I want to help him, but I can’t. I went to see him, but he won’t tell me the truth. How can I help him if he doesn’t speak? How can I help him refute the accusations if he’s unwilling to defend himself?” Geoffrey’s tone was sharp.

Priscilla quickly responded, “He’s always been spoiled. After all that’s happened, he’s scared and angry. He was falsely accused, and he’s furious. When you speak with him, don’t be harsh. If you calm him down, he’ll tell you everything.”

Geoffrey, visibly annoyed by Priscilla’s persistence, replied coldly, “This is about his future. You want me to coddle him like a child? He’s not three years old anymore. If he doesn’t care, why should anyone else care?”

Priscilla’s expression darkened, “He may not be three, but he’s still immature. What harm is there in soothing him? If you don’t want to do it, then I’ll go in myself and try to talk to him.”

stone room, and a doctor is tending to his injuries. He asked to see Grandmother, so I’ll

wait until tomorrow. He’s probably terrified tonight…”

really think it’s appropriate to disturb the magistrate’s office at night, again

her breath, “Braden’s never

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“Oh really? He’s been out all night before, running around with women. Didn’t you ask

She knew her mother was in a bad mood today and wisely chose not to escalate the

the whole ordeal, excused himself and left.

was beautiful, the stars twinkling in the sky, and the breeze soft and cool. But Geoffrey’s mood was anything but

him, said, “It’s getting late. We should

sighed. “I’ll check

and haunted by the events of the night. The events that unfolded were ones he knew he would never forget. He couldn’t sleep tonight, and likely, he wouldn’t be able to sleep for many nights to come.

win Grandmother’s or Father’s favor like his

was a

called, sitting up.

you’re still awake?” Cooper entered the

me some water. I’m terribly thirsty.” Clark’s voice was

it to Clark, saying, “Clark,

gulp of the water, the cool liquid easing his discomfort.

Cooper replied. “My father remarried, and I was sold to the hands of a

never good,” Clark

shook his head. “No, my stepmother was a good person. I was sick often as a child, and she took

sold you,”

stepmother got sick and couldn’t afford medicine, she sold me for three coins