The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 312 Meeting Ashley

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Ashley fixed her gaze on him, her lips curling into a smile that held no warmth. “You’re entertaining guests. I wouldn’t want to intrude.”

Oliver replied coolly. “It’s no trouble. In fact, you know them all.”

Her fingers clenched into fists, knuckles turning white. Of course, she knew who was inside.

Slowly, she turned away. “I have matters to attend to. I won’t be staying.”

Oliver watched her retreating figure, a smirk playing at his lips before he turned back inside.

Silence filled the hall.

Ashley. Of course, they all knew who she was.

Deangelo, seeing Oliver return alone, raised a brow. “Didn’t you say Ashley was here?”

“I had hoped to introduce her to you all, but for some reason, she refuses to meet with guests today,” Oliver said with a faint note of apology.

Deangelo inwardly scoffed, though his face betrayed nothing.

One of the generals finally spoke up, “Forgive my boldness, but were those letters submitted to the King by Ashley herself?”

Oliver’s gaze turned sharp as he leveled it at the man. “Watch your words. The King has chosen not to pursue the matter. Why do you keep bringing it up? It doesn’t matter who handed the letters to the King. What matters is that it happened. You’ve all confessed, and the King has already issued his punishment. Since the matter hasn’t been made public, keep your mouth shut.”

The general stiffened. “Yes. I misspoke.”

Their visit today had been for a private discussion. While the King had decreed that their sons and nephews be conscripted into the army as punishment, the severity of the sentence seemed surprisingly mild. They couldn’t tell whether Oliver had risked his life to plead for them or if there was another reason behind the King’s leniency. Today, they had come to probe for answers.

But the fact that Ashley had been outside, clearly within earshot, yet had deliberately chosen not to enter, raised questions.

it made sense–she was preparing to enter the palace soon and should avoid unnecessary encounters with

why had she come here in the

this time, Ashley should have been confined to her quarters, studying court etiquette. Had

simply shocked that the King had not

was unaware of their fate, then the suspicion that Oliver had been conspiring with her could

congratulations. On the day itself, I hope

getting late–we won’t keep you any longer. We’ll

to stop them, rising to see them

Oliver and Miniro accompanied them to the entrance, watching them

up one of the gift lists and whistled. “Oliver, these gentlemen were quite

the gifts. Each list

had been confiscated. Gathering these

no intention of taking advantage of

“When we send return gifts, make sure they’re modest–but give them more money

I’ll let Ryker know,” Miniro

clothes at Ningser Pavilion before heading to the

the

gone to great lengths to dismiss her attendants, ensuring she

slightly. Why was

do you want now?” he

“I only ask for clarity. Why has the King spared

remained unreadable. “I told you

know what I intend to do, just as I know your ambitions. If you keep playing coy, don’t think I have no other options,”

but I

voice dropping. “Are you still pretending? Oliver, there are countless men in Argentum who are more talented than you, men who hold greater favor with the King. I don’t have to rely on you. Whether you stand against me or beside me is your choice. But if you

smiled

when pushed into a corner,

Ashley was furious.

Chapter 312 Meeting Ashley

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Oliver. But why did he keep refusing to work with her? Did he doubt her ability to elevate