The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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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.

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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!”

wrist and pushed her back, sneering. “How delusional are you to think you can lay

on me?”

to William and said coldly, “Do you see now? L you

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at her, “What nonsense are you spouting? Regret what?”

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to see her true

will like her

anger, pointing at Agnes and shouting, “What are you

exchanging a puzzled glance with Hattie and Hazel. What was going on?

take it back

that, she turned

stopped her. “Wait!”

turned back, “What now?”

aren’t you? I’m here to

her with disdain, “Fine, I’ll wait.”

as she turned away, her

the other hand, seemed at a loss. Seeing Agnes leave, he shot Isolde a fierce glare before following

by

come to warn her, but what about William? Was he here to tell her that his mother had

just say that William likes you? Is that true?” Hattie asked curiously.

Isolde turned

language!” Esme, who had just stepped out onto the corridor, chided upon

words.

I’ll

you’ve picked up all the crude habits of a soldier. You’re a princess now, and once you marry into the Valen family, your every word and action will

she walked forward. She noticed Martha standing at the door of the side room, staring blankly in the direction where William

saw Isolde approaching, she snapped out of her daze and hooked her arm around

maintaining some distance, “So what

I didn’t expect him to be so

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with a flattering smile. “Next time you go to

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wanting to engage with her. Ever since the second branch of the family

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

to be

paid her any attention as they

sat down when Ryker arrived to report on Prudence’s condition.

eaten for two days. If this continues, it

replied, “Go tell her that as long as she lives, her grandson will live in prison. If she dies, I’ll

Ryker said with a smile. “Her grandson is

Ryker left.

“That old

Prudence had lost the will to live.

clung to life, hoping to see Isolde and the Langley family fall into ruin. But instead of witnessing their downfall, she saw the people she despised thriving day by day, with Isolde now set to marry into the

could end

could only pound the bed with her one functional hand and curse hoarsely, “You, Isolde, will die

her. Muffled, she continued to curse incoherently, nearly

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harsh words. She had given Agnes a thousand taels of silver, yet Agnes still treated her with disdain. This family

since she needed their help, she

Eleanor’s room, so they spoke in a

the servants, Agnes sat down arrogantly,

that, no wonder William doesn’t like you. You might as well be a stage performer, but

would love to dress well, but where would she get the money? The dowry she had brought was long gone, spent on bribes and gifts, including to Agnes herself. The monthly allowance for a concubine in the Valen household was meager,

of taffeta fabric.