Chapter 283 Only Natasha Can Handle This

“Where’s Isolde?” Patricia asked.

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The servants said she left early this morning with her people. They said she went to Montlins Manor and probably won’t be back tonight,” Christine replied, her face dark with frustration. A knot of anger tightened in her chest, neither rising nor dissipating. She glanced at the pile of gifts, feeling even more agitated.

“You stay here and handle things. I’ll go back and explain the situation to Mother. We can’t let them get ahead of us and spread their version of the story first.” Patricia said.

“Alright, go ahead, Christine said, hands on her hips as she surveyed the pile of gifts. “Someone, move these things aside. Don’t let them clutter the place. Once they’re moved, no one touches them!”

“Yes” The servant stepped forward and replied.

After Patricia left, Christine thought for a moment and went to Geoffrey’s room to find Harlan,

She called Harlan outside and asked, “Mrs. Langley, is something wrong?”

“Did you receive the betrothal gifts from the Valen family?” Christine asked.

“Yes, that day no one else was available in the residence, and Geoffrey was too unwell to get up, so I received them.”

They sent roosters?”

They sent

“They sent a pair of roosters.”

Christine’s voice turned icy. “Just now, they claimed they sent wild geese. They’re lying through their teeth. It seems they’ve been deliberately causing trouble from the start.”

“Wild geese? They sent roosters…” Harlan paused, suddenly recalling the wedding customs. “Wait, why would they send roosters for a betrothal ceremony? I was so busy that day, I didn’t pay much attention.”

He hadn’t expected the Valen family to do such a thing.

humiliating Oliver and Isolde, Christine said in a low voice. “Geoffrey is injured, so don’t tell him about this. We’ll handle it. How is

to seek forgiveness, his back and feet were injured, and they’ve since become infected and swollen. He’s actually worse now than before. His foundation has been

him. Don’t let him get upset,” Christine said, then added bitterly, “I never thought I’d care

Sharp family’s feelings toward Geoffrey

he had deeply loved Prunella, but the things he had

the situation to Natasha, Natasha’s face twisted into

“Good!”

283 Only Natasha Can

the

chair? The carriage is too bumpy,” Patricia

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a maid to fetch her cloak. She looked like a

about Garrett… Patricia

the cane handed to

fluctuating, and it was

too much of a toll on her.

now?” Patricia asked, supporting her as they walked.

her eyes. “Send

If outsiders see this, won’t Isolde lose

way. She sent fewer items, all common things. betting that we wouldn’t make a fuss. But we can’t take this loss. If we let them get away with it once, we’ll lose our momentum. They’ll keep pushing

at dusk in a grand procession. Under Natasha’s orders, the pair of roosters was thrown directly

wedding preparations. Women from the clan had gathered, ostensibly to help but really to soak up the festive atmosphere and gossip. Weddings were always a great opportunity to

Natasha arrived and the roosters were thrown

wings and charged, causing chaos in the hall. The room was filled with squawking and flapping as the two roosters caused a

commotion..

face paled as she ordered the servants to catch the roosters. She straightened her hair and clothes, then turned to face Natasha, who was leaning on her cane and surrounded by

family was a military household, and when Natasha went out to make a scene, she didn’t

tall, imposing

famous Mrs. Sharp. is it? What’s all this about? Why have the betrothal gifts been returned? We were just saying how rushed the preparations were and how some items were missing. Instead of discussing it, you threw us out. “And now you’ve come to

prominent figure in the

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