The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 176 Following Isolde’s Plan

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Vance couldn’t finish speaking. His voice broke, and for a long moment, he couldn’t utter a single word. Finally, Clark took over. “When I arrived, the fire had already spread too far. Grandmother was crying

Merically, saying that Braden was still inside. I led a group of people to charge in, but the bedroom was probably the first to catch fire. The flames there were too intense, and we couldn’t get through. We tried several times to douse the fire, but it was impossible to reach the room. At first, we could hear someone calling for help, but after a while, the cries stopped.”

Clark’s

‘s eyes were red, his clothes torn. Even though he had harbored hatred for Braden, seeing him die while trying to save his grandmother moved him deeply, and it saddened him.

Once the authorities finished questioning the servants, all that remained at the scene was the sound of crying and mourning.

Prudence regained consciousness, inumbling, “If I must be taken, then take my life… I’m already near death, I don’t have much time left, but Braden–he’s still young. He hasn’t even married yet…?

With a sudden surge of strength, she managed to stagger to her feet, her face twisted with grief. She lunged at the nearby wall, slamming her body against it with all her might. “Why should I live on? I’m better off dead, so he’s not left all alone in the afterlife…

Nicole, terrified, immediately rushed to catch her, pulling her down to the floor, crying, “Grandmother, please! Don’t do this!”

The others crowded around, urging her to calm down, but Prudence couldn’t stop herself from crying. Several times, she nearly fainted from the emotional strain.

The fire brigade was still investigating the cause of the fire, but there were no signs of foul play. It seemed to have started when a window was left open, and the wind blew over a lantern–the Seven–Star Lantern–that had fallen to the floor. The lantern was a gift from Priscilla, intended for Prudence, and it had been suggested by Xavier.

The authorities questioned the servants, who confirmed that Xavier had indeed visited the estate.

The lantern had overturned and set fire to the drapes in the room. Because it was the middle of the night and everyone was asleep, no one noticed the fire until it was too late to contain it.

With no suspicion surrounding the fire’s cause, the authorities turned their attention to Braden’s death. Since he had been a prisoner and was released on Pablo’s guarantee, it was necessary to notify him.

If a guaranteed prisoner died, the guarantor was held responsible. Even though it was an accidental death, a death still had to be accounted for. The Marquis Eldermere’s estate would need to answer to the High Magistracy of Argentum, and they, in turn, would have to report to the Ministry of Justice.

Pablo had been incredibly busy that night, first going to the Sharp family and then rushing to the Duke’s

estate.

turned pale. “Tll go to the authorities and explain. I’ll also write a

he coldly swept his sleeve and left without sparing Geoffrey a

were made, Clark turned to Geoffrey and asked, “Father,

odd look but didn’t answer. He merely tired on his heel and

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spread across Argentum that the County Princess of Cromwell had fallen off Wamond Vale. Garrett and the Valen family both sent search parties, and

Clark was approached by Collin that

serious,” Clark said, his eyes bloodshot, glaring at

don’t believe me, ask Geoffrey,” Collin

didn’t go to the Duke’s estate. Instead, he made his way directly to the Sharp family.

a stack of contracts, hoping

him when she heard that

off the dowry, and Isolde had me buy it back…” He lowered his voice, saying

and touched the stack of contracts. Her face was as cold as ice as she replied, “When did the Sharp family’s business become the Langley

deepened as she commanded, “Bring me my clothes. I’m going to

in quickly, his face full of concern. “Where are you

a confrontation between women. It wouldn’t be right for you to be there. You’re impulsive. If you go and start smashing things at the Langley family, even if

rising. “Smash things? If you weren’t sick, I would have already gone and

have extra hands looking for Isolde, send them south. You might catch

“Who is Braden?”

the fire at the Duke’s estate. Vance’s

he dead?” Garrett

escape the moment he was released. Three years in prison would break anyone. Prudence and Priscilla couldn’t bear to se im suffer, so they must have helped him escape to Caelmont. Prudence has a network of contacts there.

was stunned. He hadn’t realized how insightful Isolde was.

as for Prunella’s death–Isolde also has her suspicions. She had Marley, who had served Prunella, brought back. But Marley has gone mad. Sadie’s been treating him. If

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