The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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.

a low voice. “Geoffrey is injured, so don’t tell him about this. We’ll handle it. How is

they’ve since become infected and swollen. He’s actually worse now than before. His foundation has been weakened, and it’s not easy to recover. But he’s taking good care of himself now, trying to heal quickly for Lady Isolde’s

then added bitterly, “I never thought I’d

feelings toward Geoffrey

loved Prunella, but the things he had

to Natasha, Natasha’s

“Good!”

Only Natasha Can Handle This

the

take a sedan chair? The carriage is too

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posture, and ordered a maid to fetch her cloak. She looked

Garrett…

to her by a

health had been fluctuating, and it was a constant

on her. Margaret and Lillian were no pushovers. They were tough, unyielding, and quick

Patricia asked,

eyes. “Send everything they sent

“We can’t do that. If outsiders see

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

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

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

arrived and the roosters were thrown in, everyone was startled.

in the hall. The room was filled with squawking and

commotion..

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 Patricia and a

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

tall, imposing figures

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 the Valen residence to make a scene? Are you bullying the Valen family because you think

prominent figure