The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 330 A Clean Break

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Margaret fixed a cold gaze on her and spoke icily, “I’ve warned you countless times to stay out of your family’s affairs. Why do you never listen? What are you trying to pull this time?”

Agnes leaned in, explaining carnestly, “Mother, I’m not scheming anything! You know William has always liked Isolde. The marriage negotiations kept stalling, yet she’s already moved into the household. If she bears a son first, wouldn’t that put William at a disadvantage? I couldn’t just sit by and do nothing. My idea was simple–find him another concubine, have her bear the eldest son, and secure his position. But you know William’s stubbornness–he won’t listen to reason So, I arranged for Susan, a woman who resembles Isolde, to enter the house. With a little help from some medicine, they’d end up in bed, and once the deed was done, he’d have no choice but to accept her. If fate is kind, Susan could conceive quickly, securing William’s future. Isn’t that perfect? I did this for William, for you! But then Martha appeared out of nowhere–who could’ve predicted this?”

Margaret’s anger eased slightly. If not for Martha’s interference, she wouldn’t have been this frustrated. And, deep down, she had to admit Agnes was right.

Although Oliver wasn’t Pablo’s biological son, he had grown up in the household, holding the title of son in name. Even Allan regarded him as a grandson, and Pablo clearly favored him. If Isolde were to bear a son, and Pablo, in a moment of joy, made a rash decision, who knew what chaos that might bring

As for Eleanor, Margaret could easily guess what was running through her mind.

If Susan truly resembled Isolde and won William’s favor, whispering good words about Agnes to him, that would surely be more effective than her waiting anxiously from a distance. This kind of scheming was common even in the imperial palace. The only issue was Agnes’s lack of caution, allowing Martha to disrupt everything.

After a moment of contemplation, Margaret turned to William. “Stand up first.”

Hearing his mother’s softened tone, William knew she was likely to agree. He rose to his feet, but an inexplicable bitterness lingered in his heart. Even if his mother consented, he wasn’t entirely willing.

“I still need to look into Martha,” Margaret continued. “If she’s not of bad character, I can allow her to enter the household. At this point, refusing would be pointless. If she spreads rumors, your reputation will be utterly ruined.”

William insisted, “She won’t speak. She swore never to tell anyone.”

Margaret let out a cold laugh. “And you believe her?” She waved a hand dismissively. “Enough, leave us. I need to speak with Agnes.”

Feeling both frustrated and resigned, William saw no point in further discussion. The decision was made, and he had no desire to involve himself any further.

gone, Margaret turned sharply to Agnes. “Who exactly is this

Vermelle Hall, but she has never served a

done? You arranged for William to take a woman from Vermelle Hall as

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with fury, and she raised her hand as if to strike Agnes. But upon seeing her daughter’s innocent expression, she clenched her fist and let it drop with

admitted fault. Mother, I was wrong. Please don’t be angry.”

stay out of

then asked hesitantly, “So what now? Are we

it would be a different matter. But she was merely dragged

do about it? We can’t actually let her marry in, can we? Her family is nothing but a disgrace. How could she ever

side–he has the King’s ear. Whether William pursues a military or civil career, having such a

faded. Indeed, despite all the matchmakers she had consulted, no

then perhaps it wouldn’t

they were in no position to make demands.

“What about me? Martha will be above

and nail to enter this household. You knew from the beginning you were only a concubine. Your duty is to act as one. Serve Martha well, and if she’s kind, your

in power, Margaret had never treated her this way. But now that her family had fallen,

rather die!” Eleanor’s voice

expression didn’t waver. “Then

up in shock. “What did you say: Leave? You’re throwing

I see your true colors now. You want to cast me aside? Go ahead! But I’ll make sure