The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 342 I Know Nothing

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From the beginning, Oliver remained calm. He didn’t believe for a second that Isolde would poison someone. He also trusted that she could dismantle this scheme. And if she couldn’t–well, he certainly wouldn’t stand by and let her be falsely accused.

Anyone who wanted to harm her would have to get through him first.

That being said, he was getting irritated. If this nonsense dragged on much longer, it would delay his return to more pressing… personal matters.

Meanwhile, Heidi led Isolde and Cristina into the inner chamber.

Heidi slowly sat down and studied Isolde. “Isolde, I think you should just admit to this. There’s no escaping it.”

Isolde’s expression darkened. “Grandmother, what do you mean? ‘No escaping it“? I refuse to confess to something I didn’t do.”

“Why must you be so stubborn? This concerns the Valen family’s reputation. If this escalates to the authorities, you’ll be the one who suffers. This is a criminal matter–your past achievements won’t protect you,” Heidi said, her face turning stern.

“I will say this once more: if you have evidence, present it. If you don’t, then this is slander, plain and simple.” Isolde’s tone was ice–cold.

Cristina, weak but seething, nearly lunged at her. “You… What grudge do you have against me that you’d try to take my life?!”

“Are you done? I already said it wasn’t me. Do whatever you want–I have no interest in arguing with you. If you have proof, show it. If not, don’t expect me to let this go. I may not be a saint, but I won’t let anyone smear my name.”

With that, she turned and walked out, leaving Heidi momentarily speechless.

Heidi had been trying to help, hoping to resolve things quietly. If Isolde admitted guilt in private, the family could smooth things over before the matter reached the authorities. A mere concubine title wouldn’t shake Isolde’s position, and she’d avoid being charged with attempted murder. In Heidi’s mind, it was a generous compromise.

But instead, Isolde had the audacity to call them out for false accusations.

Cristina, seeing Heidi’s silent frustration, felt reassured. “Lady Heidi, your own maids heard what Isolde’s servants said. When the time comes, please don’t cover for her.”

Heidi hesitated. Isolde had indeed reported back to her earlier. And while the family’s reputation was important, so was justice in a life–or–death situation.

“I understand.”

soon as they returned to the main hall, Cristina turned on Isolde. “I’ll ask one more

or not?”

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the authorities.”

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to involve the officials just yet. We’re

“Indeed. If this reaches the authorities, it will be ugly for everyone.”

capable of such a crime. “If you insist on reporting this, fine. But first,

officials are present. Otherwise, you’ll just pressure them into

me for that

“Forgive me,

believe anymore,” Cristina said coldly. “I know Isolde once saved your life. If you choose to protect

respected Pablo

if you must,” Isolde said

wasted no time. “Guards! Bring the magistrate’s constables at

finally spoke.

If Isolde truly tried to poison you, I will personally see that justice is done–even if it

Arthur. “Do

his hands in a respectful

forth your evidence,” Margaret said,

her gut. She

seat, her face unreadable. Only her trembling fingers gripping the

not just from anger but also exhaustion. “Evie, come

maid, Evie, entered and

everyone what you heard today,” Cristina commanded.

to the plum garden to cut branches. There, I ran into two of Lady Heidi’s maids. They admired the embroidery on my sachet and stepped aside to examine it. While they did, two of Lady Isolde’s maids arrived, also to cut

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‘Oh well. She’s lucky. But don’t worry–there’s always next time. I’ll just

have neither added nor omitted anything. If Lord Allan does not believe me, he can ask Lady Heidi’s maids–they heard