The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 178 Everything Is Set

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At the local authorities, reports kept flooding in about Duke’s estate being implicated in fraud.

After the shops were sold, when the buyers went to collect their purchases, they were stopped by the Sharp family, who claimed that the properties had never been sold. The authorities conducted a check on the sales contract and discovered that it was signed by Prudence, but the original shop was listed under the Sharp family’s name. In other words, the buyers‘ contracts were invalid.

However, since the properties were part of the Sharp family’s dowry, the authorities needed to verify the situation with the Sharp family. If they agreed to the sale of the properties, then there wouldn’t be a dispute. The only recommendation would be to formalize the transaction with the proper red contracts to prevent future complications.

When the authorities arrived at the Sharp family home, Natasha simply said, “The Sharp family would never sink so low as to sell off its properties. Let the authorities investigate.”

The officials then sought Prudence. She had just finished packing, preparing to leave for Caelmont the next day.

“Prudence, we’ve received complaints claiming you’re involved in fraud, selling properties that don’t belong to you,” the new official, Camren Sandoval, began bluntly upon meeting her.

Before Prudence could respond, Priscilla, standing beside her, shot back angrily, “What are you talking. about? Fraud? Those properties belonged to the Langley family originally. The Sharp family just brought them as part of the dowry. Once she’s gone, they’re ours!”

Camren calmly explained, “Priscilla, that’s not how it works. If the dowry property had already been registered with the authorities and changed to red contracts, the sale would be legitimate. But the properties Prudence sold were still listed under the Sharp family’s name.”

Prudence spoke gently, “I’ll discuss this with the Sharp family. The proceeds from these sales will be returned to them. It’s just that my granddaughter got into some trouble, and things got delayed. It’s all a misunderstanding”

“If it’s a misunderstanding, that’s good,” Camren said. “But the complainants have already gone to the authorities. They paid for the properties, but when they went to collect them, the shops weren’t available.. Either you compensate them double or you need to talk to the Sharp family. Otherwise, if the situation escalates, it could lead to fraud charges. Also…”

He looked around at her neatly packed bags. “Until the investigation is complete, you cannot leave Argentum.”

Prudence’s expression darkened. “What do you mean by that? I’ve told you, this is a misunderstanding. I’ll go speak with my old in–laws to clarify everything. Now you want me to compensate double and not leave Argentum? Am I a criminal now?”

and bowed. “Then please go and

probably don’t even know about the shop sales, and the contracts were only signed

asked anxiously. “We’ve already received the money, now do we have to give it

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for a moment and said, “Tell Geoffrey to come. Have him go to the Sharp family”

to the Sharp

him to negotiate first, to divert the Sharp family’s attention. We’ll leave today,

arrived, Prudence looked at him and said, I’ve sold all the shops and estates of Prunella that could be sold. All the money is in the bank, and the bank slips are in the drawer of my big cabinet, in a small wooden box. Your mother won’t ask for a single coin. Everything is for you and your children. If the Sharp family wants

taken aback. “Why sell

at him calmly. “This vast Duke’s estate… where is there anyone who’s good at business? I changed it into cash and stored it in the bank. If you see an opportunity, you can invest it and earn some interest.

you sell everything?”

Manor and a few shops–those were Prunella’s favorites. You can collect rent from them, or leave them for your

beloved place. He couldn’t

not greedy for a penny of the dowry. If they want it back. just return it. You

There’s no need to mention it. Over

need to inform them about the changes. It’s out of respect for their family. That way, if they ever remember and feel resentful for not being told, it won’t be on you,” Prudence

the money back, you can

given for the dowry, give it; what needs to be spent on

concerned with money, found Prudence’s arrangement to be sensible. He nodded,

days and he had heard Sadie had been called

at the Sharp family estate, he requested to see Natasha but didn’t dare to approach Garrett.

wasn’t home, and Geoffrey let out a quiet sigh of relief. He had always believed Natasha understood him. Though things had been heated the other