Chapter 290 Infertile

Finished

On the carriage ride back, William was fuming as he confronted Agnes, “You said you were bringing me to confront Isolde, but instead, you spouted all that nonsense in front of her. What exactly were you trying to

do!

He was absolutely furious. If Isolde had heard those words, she would surely be gloating and laughing at him for breaking off the engagement back then.

Agnes replied coldly. “If I hadn’t brought you to say those things in front of her, would you ever have given. up?”

“Given up what? I don’t have any feelings for her. I despise her more than anyone. I wish I could tear her to pieces, William spat angrily.

“Brother,” Agnes sighed, looking at him, “Do you think you can hide what’s in your heart from me? If you don’t like her, why did you secretly draw her portrait? You drew it, then tore it up. You like her, but hate her. You tore out the eyes in those portraits, didn’t you? Were you trying to say she made the wrong

choice?”

you also

“You went through my things?” William gasped, his eyes darkening. “Have you lost your mind? What are you trying to do? I’m warning you, don’t you dare step into my room again.”

With that, he shouted, “Stop!”

The coachman quickly pulled the carriage to a halt, and William jumped out.

Agnes watched his angry retreat and shook her head, “So immature.”

When she returned to the Valen residence, Eleanor was peeking out from behind the gate. Seeing that William hadn’t returned with Agnes, she was momentarily stunned before stepping out.

Agnes shot her an annoyed look, “What are you doing out here? Making a spectacle of yourself. Come inside.” C e lings

Isolde only heard about the incident after returning from the manor.

#Finished

She hadn’t expected Margaret to play such a trick at this critical moment. Moreover, what was the point of merely humiliating her?

Esme, however, saw through the scheme. “It may seem pointless, but the fact that Margaret brought Lillian, Pablo’s aunt, along to do this speaks volumes. As the lady of the Valen household, Margaret holds significant influence within the family. “With Lillian siding with her to target you, it’s clear that Margaret dislikes you, and the other women in the family will likely follow suit and exclude you.

Isolde hadn’t considered this. Like Oliver, she didn’t care much about how outsiders viewed her.

“You may not care, but she does. She’s spent years building her status within the family. You’re entering the family as a princess, no longer the abandoned orphan from the Langley estate. If she doesn’t assert her dominance over you now, how can she maintain her position?”

Isolde, however, felt there might be more to it. The missing items–the goose, lotus seeds, lily bulbs, and betrothal cakes–suggested a more malicious intent.

Regardless, since she wasn’t the one suffering the consequences, Isolde decided not to dwell on it. The deep- seated animosity between them made this incident seem trivial in comparison.

She didn’t want her wedding to be ruined or her mood spoiled, so she chose to let the matter rest.

However, while Isolde had no intention of pursuing the issue, William showed up, accompanied by his sister, Agnes.

Isolde didn’t know how Margaret had been punished, but seeing the siblings arrive at the Langley residence with such ferocity, she could guess that Margaret had suffered greatly.

William glared at her and said, “You drove my mother to attempt suicide. Are you happy now?”

Isolde shook her head, “Impossible.”

Margaret would never attempt suicide. She wasn’t the type to harm herself over minor setbacks. Only someone weak, like Nicole, would do such a thing.

Margaret wouldn’t.

“You don’t believe me? Should I take you to see for yourself? To see how vicious you are?” William’s face was filled with rage, a stark contrast to his usual aloof and indifferent demeanor.

Agnes, on the other hand, stood quietly by, her expression cold and unmoved.

“Did she die?” Isolde asked.

Hearing this. Agnes suddenly raised her hand to strike Isolde. “You venomous woman! How could you be so cruel? She’s your future mother–in–law!”

her back, sneering. “How delusional are you to think

on me?”

knew she was no match for Isolde. She turned to William and said coldly, “Do

En, 21 Mar

209 The

glared at her, “What nonsense are you spouting? Regret

93%

Finished

replied icily, “I brought you here to see her true nature. Such a vicious and crude woman–do you

will like her

at Agnes and shouting, “What are you talking about?

Hattie and Hazel. What was going on? Weren’t they here to

fight, take it back

turned to leave.

stopped her.

back,

a smirk on her lips, “Feeling smug, aren’t you? I’m here

looked down at her with

as she turned away,

a loss. Seeing Agnes leave,

confused by the siblings‘

her, but what about William? Was he here to tell her

you? Is that

Isolde turned

had just stepped out onto the corridor,

words.

I’ll watch my mouth.”

be mindful. You’ve only been to Zloimond once and fought in one battle, yet you’ve picked up all the crude habits of a soldier. You’re a princess now, and once you marry into the

it, got it. I’ll be more careful,” Isolde said with a smile as she walked forward. She noticed Martha

Martha saw Isolde approaching, she snapped out of her daze and hooked her arm around Isolde’s, asking sweetly, “Sister Isolde,

maintaining some distance, “So what if

him before, but I didn’t expect him to be so handsome

eves

2/3

93%

289 The

go to the Valen residence, can

Finished

replied curtly, not wanting to engage with her. Ever since the second branch of the family had fallen from

Isolde gets married, the bride’s family needs someone to escort her. But it’s usually best if the escort is a married sister.

be deep in

attention as they returned to

had just sat down when Ryker arrived to

eaten for two days. If this continues,

will live in prison.

a smile. “Her grandson is

that, Ryker

“That

her, Prudence had

downfall, she saw the people she despised thriving day by day, with Isolde now set to marry

she was bedridden, the only way she could end her life was by refusing

with rage, but she was powerless. She could only pound the bed with her one functional hand

language, Ryker ordered someone to gag her. Muffled, she

40

a thousand taels of silver, yet Agnes still treated her with disdain.

she needed their help, she swallowed her resentment

go to Eleanor’s room, so they spoke in a pavilion outside her courtyard.

servants, Agnes sat down arrogantly,

tolerable. Now, seeing her cowering and dressed in garish red, Agnes sneered, “Dressed like that, no wonder William doesn’t like you.

where would she get the money? The dowry she had brought was long gone, spent on bribes and gifts, including to

of taffeta fabric.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255