The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 361 The Foolish Woman

The scent of agarwood filled the room, soothing and calming the senses.

Oliver had always been fond of agarwood–it brought him peace,

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“Sit down.” Cristina sat in her chair, lifting her gaze to him. Her expression was a mix of resentment and cold indifference.

“No need,” Oliver replied coolly, “I heard you wanted to see me. Get to the point

“Killing a man is one thing, but do you have to be so cruel? Cristina’s voice was icy.

“And what makes you say that?” Oliver asked.

She rose gracefully, walking toward him with slow, deliberate steps. The hem of her dress swept across the pristine floor, resembling a golden fish gliding through still waters.

The scent of his body–subtle yet distinct–drifted into her senses at this close distance. She inhaled it, her heart twisting with pain. This man should have been hers.

“Fate bound us in this life because of debts from the last. Though we never wed, our destinies are still entangled. There are no tigers or wolves here–are you truly so wary of me that you won’t even sit down? Or…” Her voice sharpened. “Was everything Isolde did today your doing? Did you find satisfaction in your revenge?”

Oliver had no patience for pointless arguments over seating arrangements. He sat down, his expression impassive. “Fine. Talk.”

Cristina studied his face. “You haven’t answered me yet. Do you even know what Isolde did to me today?”

“I do.”

“And it was your order?”

“More or less.”

“I don’t believe you.” Cristina’s eyes turned sharp.

Oliver let out a faint chuckle. “Believe what you want. It’s the truth.”

Cristina gasped, her expression filled with disbelief. “You… You’ve forgotten me so easily?”

in the

welling up. “We were supposed to be married! And you say you never had

feelings would have grown in time. But since that never happened, there is

been nothing but delusions. First, Johnathan

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spread through her body. She gazed at Oliver, eyes shimmering, suppressing the unwillingness in her heart. “Let me ask you one thing if I am willing

his head slowly, “I will

her heart shatter. “Why?

“Yes.”

that I don’t?” Cristina suddenly lost control, screaming. “How is she better than

I think she is, and that’s enough.”

swallowing her sobs. “I’ve already humbled myself this much. What more do you want? I’m willing to be a concubine, to endure humiliation, and you–you’re still holding this against

trembling form, her desperate struggle to keep from crying. He sighed. “Isolde wanted you gone to vent my anger. But truthfully, I don’t hate you. I simply cannot keep you here. She is enough for me. You don’t need to lower yourself. If you leave the Valen family,

turned

forward and wrapped her arms around him from behind, sobbing. “If you don’t hate me,

body pressed against his, Oliver felt a searing heat rush through him. A brief daze flickered across his

away and looked at her. Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes hazy with desire. A frown crept onto his face. His gaze shifted to the incense burner, smoke curling in

shut again in an instant. He glanced

lips parting to kiss him. Oliver lifted a hand, blocking her face, his voice low and

her lips seeking his, but Oliver pushed her away. He turned, strode

onto the floor, sobbing

But I won’t let you have your happiness either!”

rushed in to help

he was completely unaffected. Maybe… we should give

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leave the Valen family. Even if I lose everything, I will stay. And I will

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Evie’s hand tightly, her face feverish with desire. Through clenched teeth, she ordered, “Go. Now. And light the

seeing her mistress’s current state and