The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 162 The Proposal

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Clark shook his head. “The Parliamentary Library has no women. How could I have met anyone there?”

Isolde raised an eyebrow. “I’m not talking about people from the library. What about elsewhere? Like the streets, faverns, or coffee shops? Or when you accompany the elders to someone’s house?”

Clark laughed. “I spend every day either at the library or at home. I’ve never been to any tavern or coffee shops. And Luka hasn’t taken me out either. Even tonight, I only had a small meal at the library

Isolde studied him for a moment. He didn’t seem to be lying. But then, she remembered–Prudence had hosted a banquet before. Perhaps Sadie had seen him there. But did Sadie speak to him that day?

She decided to test the waters. “Do you remember meeting Sadie?”

“Sadie?” Clark paused, thinking. Is she Johnathan’s daughter? I think I’ve seen her, but I don’t really remember her.”

“Don’t remember her?” Isolde was slightly disappointed. Could Sadie have been lying?

“No, I don’t recall any conversation with her,” Clark said, curious. “Why are you asking about Sadie all of a sudden?”

Isolde shook her head. “Oh, nothing. I just admire Sadie and was wondering if you knew her.”

Clark smiled. “Even if I did meet her, Sadie is from such a prestigious family. How could she talk to someone like me?”

“Don’t sell yourself short. You’re a great guy, Isolde teased.

Clark chuckled. “It’s not about selling myself short, just knowing my place.”

Isolde grinned, then jokingly asked, “Have you ever thought about what kind of wife you want to marry?”

Clark shook his head. “That’s not something I need to worry about. My grandmother and mother will handle that. Even if I have a preference, it might not come true, so why bother thinking about it?”

Isolde fell silent, pondering his words.

The next morning, as expected, Rosemary sent over a formal invitation, saying she would visit in the evening.

waiting for both Geoffrey and Clark to be

didn’t visit others casually. The fact that she had attended Prudence’s banquet before had been

both excited and uneasy. Perhaps she could ask Rosemary for help.

woman with dramatic makeup, wearing a brocade gown, and several maids in

Priscilla recognized the woman–she was

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about to ask about the purpose of the visit when Rosemary made a subtle gesture: toward the matchmaker. The matchmaker smiled warmly and said, “Geoffrey, Prudence, Priscilla–today, Johnathan and Rosemary are here for a happy occasion. I’m

blurted out, “Yes,

to propose for Clark, though Priscilla didn’t know the family involved. But, with Johnathan and Rosemary present,

to marry an aristocratic young lady, wouldn’t it mirror the past? They couldn’t afford another tragedy. Priscilla quickly shut down any

stiffened slightly. Surely, she had done her homework before coming here. What was Priscilla

asked, “Which family is the

the family is in business, and the daughter is gentle

asked calmly. “What’s her name? Where in Caelmont does she live? What business does her family

a lie, could barely

“Her name is Fiona Kaufman. She lives on father is in the coffee bean business.”

Stone Street. Her

a proposal? Why hadn’t anyone told him? And if he had, why wasn’t the marriage being

didn’t seem in a rush. She raised her hand, signaling a maid to bring something over.

carrying several books. She placed them on

to

on a particular name, and then she looked up at Prudence with a sharp gaze. “Is she the daughter

face paled slightly. She knew that Fiona could not possibly be registered in Caelmont’s official records. But

Fiona, married three years ago, Rosemary said, closing the book with a that

lity

proper records of Caelmont? Fiona was indeed. promised to Clark. Could

“Whether it’s a mistake or not, we can find out easily. We’ll send someone to Carlmont

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