The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

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Heidi removed her hairpin, her expression bleak. “Forget it. If that’s how it is, there’s no need to force anything.”

Liana hesitated before speaking. “I heard that Lady Margaret doesn’t like her at all. Perhaps it’s because of Isolde’s arrogance. If I may, Lord Pablo doesn’t favor Lady Margaret now–why not say a few words for her in front of him? Eventually, she’ll be the one in charge of this household. She would surely be grateful to you.”

With a sharp clack, Heidi slammed the hairpin onto the dressing table. Her voice was ice–cold. “Shut up. Who told you to meddle? Whether this idea came from you or someone put it in your head, you deserve to be slapped for it.”

Liana’s face paled in panic. She quickly bowed. “Please forgive me, I spoke out of turn.”

“I never involve myself in household disputes. We don’t even know why Margaret dislikes Isolde, yet here you are making wild guesses. You’ve served me for two years–do you still not know what I detest the most? I’ll let this slide since it’s your first offense. But if it happens again, I will slap you. Now get out.”

Liana stood frozen. She had always thought Heidi was the most gentle among them–never once had she truly lost her temper, even when Liana made mistakes. And yet, today, for just a few words, she erupted like this? Tears welled up in Liana’s eyes. She swallowed her grievances and murmured, “Yes, ma’am.”

Then she turned and ran out, sobbing.

Heidi let out a long sigh. The housemaid who had been tidying the bedding walked out and said softly, “Don’t be upset. Liana is just ignorant.”

“Aisha, words can bring disaster. Isolde is not one to be trifled with. If we can avoid provoking her, we should. Talk to Liana later–she means no harm, but she’s easily swayed by others.”

“Understood, Natasha. I’ll speak to her.” Aisha hesitated, then added, “But… Isolde is far too disrespectful to you.”

“Oliver is not the legitimate heir of the Valen family. I am not Allan’s legitimate wife. Since neither of us has rightful status, it’s only natural that she doesn’t respect me. Why demand something that was never ours to begin with?”

Aisha fell silent.

Meanwhile, Isolde returned home and fell into a deep sleep, completely oblivious to the fact that skipping Heidi’s morning greetings had stirred suspicion.

The next morning, when Oliver and Isolde went to pay their respects, Heidi refused to see them. After Isolde served Allan his coffee, she excused herself and went to see Pablo instead.

Pablo was enjoying his coffee. Since there was no morning court today, he had the rare luxury of leisure. He and Margaret had long since stopped sharing a residence. After some brief pleasantries, he looked at Isolde and said, “If you don’t want to go over there, don’t. And if anyone dares to call you unfilial or disrespectful, just let me know.”

Isolde understood exactly who he was referring to. She smiled. “It’s nothing. It’s just morning greetings. I’m sure Margaret is magnanimous enough not to make things difficult for me.”

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brow, slightly surprised at her response. If that’s the case, go

the real headache about big families–every move a new bride made was scrutinized. The slightest misstep, once whispered down the line, could become a scandal. Pablo despised such idle chatter and didn’t

my lord,”

from visiting Margaret, so Isolde took Hattie and Hazel along

was polite, if distant. After exchanging the necessary courtesies, Isolde

by. However, Heidi’s

much thought, Isolde returned to her quarters where Oliver had already packed for their short trip. They were

to travel aimlessly, letting the road decide their destination. But then Oliver reconsidered–since they were staying for a few days, why not go to Montlins Manor?

moment Isolde heard this, she made the decision. “Let’s go to Montlins Manor.”

through the hills, and nights spent around the fire, laughing with

came

leave had ended.

home, Oliver didn’t enter the estate–he merely dropped Isolde at the entrance before

led the horses away, Isolde turned to Hattie. “Go tell Cristina that she is to serve

now on.”

I thought you were going to

days of peace,” Isolde

of peace

a fresh set of clothes and had just taken a sip of water when Cristina stormed in, fuming. “Who do

gaze lazily, setting her cup down with deliberate slowness. “What do

Cristina’s

“You have nothing to be smug about! Everything you have now is what I chose to throw away!”

it,” Isolde said dryly, tapping her fingers against the table.

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maid, Mell, stepped forward immediately, reaching for the coffee pot.

gaze sharpened. “And who do you think you are? Do you have the right to serve

“I… I’ll pour your

“Get out.”