The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 343 The Accusation

Esme sent someone to fetch Hattie and Hazel

Finched

The two arrived quickly, stepping into the room and immediately bowing to Allan. He recognized them- they had once served Oliver. Knowing they came from a family of loyal retainers, he addressed them sternly. “I will ask you a question, and you must answer truthfully. Do not conceal anything

“Yes, my lord,” they responded in unison, bowing once more,

“Did Lady Isolde order either of you to poison Cristina?” Allan asked.

The question stunned them. They looked up in shock before shaking their heads simultaneously. “Absolutely not.”

Cristina scoffed. “Deny it all you want. Someone overheard you speaking in the plum garden this morning”

Hazel blinked, confused. “And?”

“Did you or did you not say, ‘What a pity she didn’t die‘ and ‘Tomorrow, we’ll increase the dose?” Cristina demanded through gritted teeth.

Hattie and Hazel exchanged a glance before nodding. “Yes, we did say that.”

Hazel clarified, “But we were talking about poisoning rats–not people.”

“What an absurd lie!” Madilyn sneered. “Shameless, the both of you. Even now, you contínue making excuses. You must have planned this ahead of time. Allan, you are wise–you won’t fall for such nonsense, will you?”

Hattie’s voice rose in frustration. “Why would we lie? If you don’t believe us, search Ningser Pavilion! The poison is still there, right by the wall where we left it.”

Cristina’s lips curled in disdain. “Oh, please. Who would believe such a ridiculous excuse?”

Isolde, now fully composed, said, “Why wouldn’t they? Your maid overheard them, and they’ve given a perfectly reasonable explanation. Do you have any other evidence? Because if all you have are eavesdropped words taken out of context, then this accusation is nothing but a joke.”

The murmurs in the hall grew louder. Isolde had a point–without solid proof, how could a mere conversation be used as evidence?

How convenient that you were just ‘poisoning rats‘ while my daughter was poisoned? What if you first poisoned her and

if someone ate the entire pile, it wouldn’t be enough to kill a person! We bought only a small

You used arsenic!

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out. I was curious, so I asked Dr. Harriet Rojas about it. He told me she had just purchased arsenic for medicinal

slap you for slandering me? When

stepped back, her voice small. “I only

covering for your

unbothered, remarked coolly, “Why are you so agitated? If you’re innocent, it’s easy to confirm. Arsenic is a controlled substance–every purchase must

for Ryker. “Go to the apothecary. Check the records and

my lord.” Ryker bowed and swiftly

had already bribed the physician to erase the record. Later, she would send someone to another apothecary

to complete the coffee

it, then nodded.

“You’d still drink coffee offered by a murderer?

was no small matter. The Valen family was a noble house–they could not afford

my wife. Her serving coffee to her elders has nothing to do with

a hand.

If this was going to happen eventually, they might as well get it

spoken, no one

were tense. Many mimicked Heidi–accepting the cup but not drinking

time the ceremony was complete, Ryker had returned, leading Dr. Harriet into the

night. I took the liberty

him off! Why was he here? All he needed to do was deny it

stepped forward, bowing respectfully. “Greetings, Lord Allan,