The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 314 Are You Afraid?

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Isolde mused for a moment before saying, “Noelle, if Clark returns to the estate, have him come to me immediately.”

“Yes, my lady.” Noelle responded.

Patricia, hearing this, spoke with great seriousness. “Isolde, your wedding day is fast approaching. You must be cautious. After what happened with Margaret, I firmly believe that when people harbor malicious intentions, they will exploit any opportunity.”

“I understand. You need not worry,” Isolde reassured her.

“Martha seems intent on ingratiating herself with the Valen family,” Patricia noted.

“That’s her business. If she has the ability to enter the Valen family, we won’t stand in her way. In fact, Isolde found it amusing–if Eleanor had someone to keep her in check, it would only make things more interesting. She could sit back and watch the chaos unfold in peace.

“Yes, as long as we don’t provoke them, let’s hope they don’t come looking for trouble with us,” Patricia sighed. She had always found the political intricacies of Argentum exhausting. The more prosperous a place, the more convoluted the schemes. Life in the borderlands had been far simpler.

The next day, Martha returned to the Valen estate.

This time, she brought pastries, heading straight to see Ashley.

was allowed inside.

Once in the room, Martha opened the box of pastries and offered them with a flattering smile. “Ms. Charlie, please try these. They were made by the Valen family’s chefs–absolutely delicious.”

As she was a woman, Rowena had no reason to refuse her visit. After a brief inquiry, sh

Ashley glanced at them and smiled faintly. “You’re too kind.”

“It’s nothing, as long as you enjoy them.” Martha looked around, ensuring they were alone, then lowered her voice. “I’ve asked Clark about what you wanted to know. The King hasn’t issued any punishments recently. Aside from the decree naming you as a consort, there has been nothing else. However, he did make a rather peculiar decision–he’s conscripting the sons and nephews of several esteemed ministers into military service… under Isolde’s command.”

Ashley’s expression darkened. “Do you know which ministers?”

“I was afraid I’d forget, so I wrote them down.” Martha retrieved a slip of paper from her sleeve and handed it to Ashley.

it a cold glance, then swiftly tore it into pieces, crumpling them

Her heart pounded.

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punishment? Not even a public reprimand? Simply conscripting

and Oliver’s command?

a gift to them.

Isolde and Oliver on a silver platter. And what

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with a hopeful smile. “About the matter you promised

me…?”

day, find a way to

and she hastily expressed her gratitude.

“I’ve heard that you and Isolde don’t get

for a moment before replying, “Oh, don’t listen to gossip.

smiled thinly. “What a pity. I dislike Isolde, and she dislikes me. Out of consideration for your sisterly bond, you should probably stop

heart sank, and she quickly changed her approach. “I only said that to maintain appearances. In truth, she has never respected us. You came from Zloimond, so you may not know, but the Langley family and Isolde have been at odds for years. Even Clark–he only puts on a front for her. Behind closed doors, he has spoken against

Ashley tilted her head slightly, intrigued.

aspect before, but she knew Clark had been

should have been grateful to

to make sense. After returning from the estate, Isolde had been elevated to County Princess, then to Princess. Her arrogance and domineering ways must have extended within the household as well. Clark, now favored by the King, likely resented having

could

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thick–skinned, and had potential. If she could establish herself in the Valen family, and if William eventually inherited the marquisate,

would you like to be the Valen family’s mistress?”

throat suddenly