The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 331 Teach Her a Lesson

Margaret pondered for a moment. If no one knew about this, then it wasn’t a trap.

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Susan and Ashley didn’t know each other, so there was no reason for Susan to tip Ashley off. Besides, a woman from Vermelle Hall being accepted into the Valen family as a concubine–what an honor! There was no way she’d sabotage such a golden opportunity for herself.

“Enough, you may leave now,”

Baret said.

“Mother, you should rest and stop c ning those ladies. They gossip about you behind your back

anyway,” Agnes advised.

“You go. I know what I’m doing,” Margaret said coldly.

As if she didn’t already know what people were saying about her? That was precisely why she couldn’t hide away. The more she avoided them, the worse the rumors would get.

Agnes dared not argue further and retreated.

Leaving her mother’s courtyard, she headed straight for Eleanor’s.

Inside the room, Eleanor was crying. She had thrown a furious tantrum upon returning, smashing

everything in sight. The maids had tried to calm her down but had all been chased out.

The moment Agnes stepped in, she lashed out, “Do you think this tantrum will change anything? Have you forgotten what your current status is? If Mother truly holds you accountable for your words, you’ll be lower than the servants in this household! Is you want?”

that what

Eleanor, filled with resentment, glared at her. “You all promised to help me! Even if it meant being a concubine, you said you had a way! But now? Not only did you abandon me, you even drained the last of my dowry! And now I have to watch Martha marry in as the official wife, standing above me? How could I ever accept this? What do I have left to be afraid of?

Do you think if I keep enduring, my life will miraculously get better? That William will spare me a second glance?”

attitude utterly annoying, but Eleanor was still useful. So

it accomplish? William marrying Martha is actually a good thing. Why can’t you

sneered. “A good thing? For

down and looked her in the eye. “Tell me, won’t William have to marry

it have to be Martha? Who is she, anyway?” Eleanor spat.

said, what is she, really? Just Geoffrey’s niece. Clark may serve at court, but everyone knows she and Clark don’t get along. She has no real backing. Without support, she won’t have the

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you that Isolde wouldn’t have a peaceful day today? Mother may disapprove, but since you’re upset, let me at least cheer you up

will punish you?” Eleanor, sensing the olive

Agnes sighed before shifting the blame. “Speaking of which, this whole Susan mess–it’s really your fault. Why did you leave so easily? You

Susan was this useless? With her background, she couldn’t even

your cousin, we can’t just toss her out immediately.” Agnes actually

earlier commotion had been dealt with, and Esme had handed out enough gifts to disperse

to drink with the guests, leaving Isolde finally in

Esme hurried over. “Sit up. The ladies might

know, just let me stretch. My back and neck feel like they’re about to snap,” Isolde

time before the noblewomen would come in to

Esme said, helping her turn around. She pressed her fingers into Isolde’s shoulders and waist with practiced

“Better?” Esme asked.

much better. I almost fell asleep,” Isolde murmured

chuckled. “No sleeping for you tonight.”

slept last night either. This whole

supposed to be happy, not tired,” Esme teased, then stopped and looked at her. “Are you hungry? I’ll go get you

need to bother. There’s a whole feast right here.” Isolde gestured toward the massive table of food.

ice,” Esme scoffed and was just about to head out when