The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 159 Better to Marry Oliver

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The guests at the banquet today were all prominent figures of Argentar, with several members of the re family in attendance. Among them were Harrison and Johnathan, both of whom were as rebornes

himself.

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Once Princess Aveline sat down, she took on a serious tone and said, “Karlier, Palo v to repay the for saving my son’s life. He sent a matchmaker to propose, and the engagement was set, with the marriage contract already signed. Now, since the two families cannot unite. Margaret went to the Thike’s exte break off the engagement. The reason she gave was that Isolde had sullied her reperation, but it has dece been proven that Isolde was only trying to save my son. She worked with Oliver to defeat the Will Mountain bandits, earning a great victory and even being honored by the King with the title of County Princess of Cromwell. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. I apologize for the long explanation, but it serves to show that the reason Margaret gave for breaking the engagement was unfounded. Since it was invalid, the engagement should be considered broken. Now that Pablo has returned to Argentum, Geoffrey believes it would be unfair to delay Isolde’s future marriage, and it is necessary to formally conclude this mater Pablo, what do you think?”

Pablo had been listening quietly, and after Princess Aveline finished speaking, he replied, “At the time the engagement was broken, I was on the battlefield and not fully aware of the situation. I will need to spet with Margaret and then report back to you.”

“Of course, please,” Princess Aveline said.

Margaret immediately stood up and said, “Pablo, may I speak with you privately?”

Pablo’s response was cool and unwavering: “There’s nothing that can’t be said in front of everyone. We can clear this matter right here.”

Margaret’s face paled, unable to believe he was willing to air all of this in front of so many people. How could she say those things aloud in public? What words could possibly be shared with everyone?

Pablo’s gaze fixed on her as he asked, “When you went to break the engagement, was it for the reason the princess just mentioned?”

All eyes in the room turned toward Margaret, and she felt a flush of embarrassment. Despite herself, she answered, “Yes.”

“And after it was confirmed, did you go to apologize to her in person?” Pablo pressed.

Margaret hesitated but finally spoke. “I sent someone to ask her… If Isolde agreed, the engagement would still stand.”

“Who did you send?” Pablo’s voice was sharp.

face went deathly pale as she replied, “It was

engagement and sent me to ask if Isolde would agree to it? How absurd is that?” Pablo’s voice, though calm, was laced with severity, showing

on my part. I wronged Isolde,” Margaret

Eleanor are secretly engaged. Is that true?” Pablo didn’t

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was broken, did you send someone to pressure Isolde

deathly silent. This was an internal family scandal–one that most would go to great lengths to hide. Yet, here was Pablo, ready to sacrifice the Valen

known as a man of principle, and this moment proved

when Margaret didn’t answer

her face expressionless, her eyes lifeless as she admitted, “Yes, I did. I favored Eleanor and forced William

understood why he had invited so many guests today, why he

words were, without question, scandalous

was satisfied. He turned to Geoffrey and said, “In this case, the Valen family is at fault. Geoffrey, since you’ve come to break the engagement, I must apologize to you in front of all these noble

my life. When I asked for her hand, it was not out of repayment, but because I admired her courage and integrity. I thought this victory would be a fitting gift to unite them in marriage. I never imagined that William would be so unworthy of her. I returned to Argentum two days ago, without sleep, heartbroken because of my foolishness. We, as the Valen family, regret losing this alliance, but nothing compares to the harm done to Isolde’s reputation. If there is anything I can do to make amends, I will gladly offer it, even at the cost of my own life.”

like Pablo, this was a heavy promise, especially considering his reputation

by Pablo’s open apology.

me,” Geoffrey said as he clasped Pablo’s hand, clearly moved. “It

pity they cannot unite

seems like a good match. Oliver is a seasoned warrior, his bloodthirsty nature could certainly keep Isolde

changed. “Oliver is away at the moment. We’ll have to

in, “I agree. After all, isn’t it true that Oliver and Isolde teamed up to save Lord Theodric and eliminate the Wolf Mountain

broken off, it

room was filled with agreement. Oliver had never been held in high regard by