The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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The wedding night festivities were in full swing, filling every corner of the estate with lively chatter and laughter.

William, however, was anything but cheerful. He had wanted to slip away for some fresh air, but his father had given strict orders- as Oliver’s younger brother, was required to stay and assist in entertaining the guests. His uncles and cousins had also dragged him into rounds of drinks, leaving him slightly intoxicated. Seizing an opportunity, he escaped to his room, only to be followed by Eleanor, who entered with a water tray in hand, accompanied by a young girl

“Your Lordship, have some water,” the girl said softly.

Irritated, William waved her off. “Just set it down and leave.”

Eleanor’s expression darkened. She had never quite adjusted to his cold demeanor. Clenching her handkerchief, she forced a smile and said, “William, this is my cousin. She recently arrived in Argentum, so I thought I’d bring her to pay her respects.”

William finally looked up. His gaze landed on the girl, studying her for a moment before asking, “What’s your name?”

The girl curtsied gracefully and replied in a clear, pleasant voice, “Susan Hardin.”

Something about her tone was soothing, and William’s irritation eased slightly. “Mm. Stay in the estate for a while. Have Eleanor show you around tomorrow.”

“Thank you,” Susan said with a bright smile. “You should drink some water. It’ll help with the headache.”

William didn’t want to get completely drunk tonight–there were too many people around, and if he lost control, he’d only make a fool of himself. He grabbed the cup and downed the water in large gulps.

Eleanor, watching closely, let out a subtle sigh of relief but quickly furrowed her brows again.

She turned to Susan. “Stay here and keep William company. I’ll go change my clothes before taking you to greet Margaret.”

“Yes,” Susan answered obediently.

Once Eleanor left, William glanced at Susan and asked, “What kind of cousin are you to her?”

“Maternal.”

“Maternal?” William pondered for a moment. Eleanor had two aunts—one was Matilda of the Langley family, who had been imprisoned. The other… was once engaged to Geoffrey, but after he married Prunella instead, she had no choice but to wed another

So, this girl must be that lady’s daughter.

William’s eyes lingered on Susan as a wave of drunken heat surged through him. “You resemble someone. Do you know who?”

Susan’s lips curved into a playful smile, revealing a set of small, sharp canines. “Isolde?”

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She knew.

knew. Many had told her the

through his veins, seeping into his very bones. His skin burned, his body felt stifling. He tugged at his collar, frustrated. His alcohol tolerance was worse

some air.” He stood abruptly. The

the heat, it was the realization that unsettled him–the way looking at Susan stirred something he didn’t

Damn it.

could he, even for a second, feel drawn to someone with a face that reminded

despised that woman.

to him,

hurrying forward. “It’s windy outside, and you’ve had a lot to drink. You shouldn’t-”

are too many guests around, and I didn’t dare report it to Lord Pablo. Please, you must come quickly!”

William’s expression darkened.

was now a consort. If something happened to her within the estate, it would be

did she fall in? The lake is frozen over–what was she

courtyard, so it made sense that the servants came to him first. As he approached, he saw a group gathered by the shore, pulling someone

she was standing on the bank, directing the servants. The moment she

in! It’s freezing, and I need to borrow your

eyes flickered in astonishment.

Martha?

His

with icy droplets forming at the tips. Her wide, frightened eyes met his for a fleeting

hit his chest.

to my quarters. I’ll have fresh clothes

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down, shivering violently, but she

forward. “Go on! Change out of those wet clothes before you

whispered, “1… I’ll

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flared. His body still burned with leftover heat, and the cold night air only aggravated

me,” he said

flinched, her lashes quivering like a

waiting for her consent, William grabbed her wrist

smile curling her lips. She turned to a maid.

The maid bowed and

bench by the lake, the freezing surface biting into her

expected this.

Ashley immediately understood her intentions. So, she deliberately befriended Susan and struck a deal with her