The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 156 A Deal to Be Made

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Prudence’s eyes widened with fury, her voice rising as she demanded, “So this is how it is, is it? You’re getting back at me, aren’t you? For not listening to you in the first place? Now that there’s no saving him, you’re pleased, aren’t you?”

Geoffrey remained calm, watching Prudence as her rage spiraled. He said quietly, “Mother, his heart is black as night–he would harm even his own brother. Doesn’t he deserve to be taught a lesson?”

Prudence sucked in a sharp breath, her eyes growing wide as she fixed him with a look of horror. “So it was you all along! You didn’t try to save him on purpose, did you? You pretended to care about Clark, but really, you were only protecting your own interests, weren’t you?”

Geoffrey stiffened at her accusation, feeling a ripple of unease in his chest. But as always, his dutiful nature kept him from reacting. Instead, he simply replied in a calm, almost detached tone, “You misunderstand. I never thought that. The verdict is in, and it’s beyond my control now. If you think there’s a way, feel free to look for help elsewhere.”

With that, he turned on his heel to leave.

Vance, in a panic, grabbed his arm and spun him back around. “Geoffrey, how can you speak like that? If Mother had a way, would she really be coming to you for help?”

Geoffrey sighed inwardly, the years of bitter memories flooding back. His mind inevitably compared Vance to Clark, and the frustration of it all was hard to ignore.

“I’ve given my advice, but you wouldn’t listen. What more can I do? The decision has already been made; the window of opportunity has closed…”

“Don’t feed me that nonsense. What do we need to do to get Braden out of this mess?” Vance interrupted sharply.

Geoffrey’s lips curled into a cold, humorless smile. “You honestly think I have all the answers? Do you believe I can interfere with the High Magistracy of Argentum’s ruling?”

Prudence, standing by the door, her expression darkening, spat out, “We don’t need his help. Let him go.”

Geoffrey paused, glancing over his shoulder at Prudence. The cold fury in her eyes told him that reasoning with her was useless. He knew he would only be forced to apologize once the storm passed.

As he stepped toward the door, Prudence’s voice rang out, sharp and threatening. “Geoffrey, if you don’t show proper respect to your mother, brother, and children, I’ll take this straight to the Queen Mother and file a formal complaint against you.”

Geoffrey stopped in his tracks, his mouth falling open in disbelief. “You’re going to report me?”

“You think I can’t get an audience with the Queen Mother?” Prudence’s voice was low, menacing, as she stepped into the room. “You destroyed my grandson’s future. You won’t find peace until I get my revenge.”

Geoffrey’s mind reeled from her words. “I ruined your grandson’s future?”

Prudence’s anger flared. “You and your daughter are the ones to blame! Yesterday, Pablo was ready to help, but Isolde deliberately stopped him. If it wasn’t for you and your daughter, Braden wouldn’t have been

sentenced.”

in confusion. “Is that true? I waen’t

was

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to her. Ask her

walked out, his thoughts racing.

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voice could be heard shouting, “I’m going straight to her! I’ll tear her apart for what she

his steps quick and

Prudence, his voice urgent. “Mother, are we really going to beg that little wench for help?”

took a deep breath, her face tightening in thought.

of course, she hadn’t forgotten that Isolde had been fixated on her mother’s dowry–the

helped her up, his tone proud. “I’ll go

to be born of your own flesh and blood. Even if others rise higher, it’s nothing compared to being one

for sure,” Vance agreed with a hint of

Vance offered another suggestion. “Mother, why not just sell off the estate properties? We could take the money and return

glance, raising an eyebrow. “What, you don’t want

tone bitter. “Of course, I still want it. But things have changed now. He doesn’t care about you, and he doesn’t care about the Langley family’s illegitimate son. He’s too consumed by

now.”

give it, then I’ll take it from him. The estate

up. “Do you have a

we’ll figure the rest out,” Prudence

returned to the brocade house, she immediately set to work embroidering a duck egg

that good–for–nothing second son are on their way

must be here

down her embroidery, rubbing her eyes with a sigh.

lightly mocking. “It’s not every day that Prudence graces the Pearl Tower with her presence. We should

stand Prudence’s airs, just nodded. But since Isolde had spoken, she

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correct, welcoming demeanor.