The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 364 Rosemary’s Solution

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Cristina covered her face, sobbing bitterly. “You keep telling me to leave, but have you ever asked if I want to? They’ve humiliated me–how could I just walk away? Am I, Cristina, meant to be trampled on? Who do they think they are?!”

“Even so, is it worth ruining your entire life?” Arthur snapped, his anger barely contained.

Isolde sat beside Oliver, silent, her expression unreadable–an observer rather than a participant.

August, ashamed beyond words, sighed deeply. “The situation is already dire. What do you suggest we do?”

Allan’s voice was steady but firm. “There are two choices: either you take her back home, or William takes her in.”

August’s shoulders loosened slightly at hearing that the Valen family was still willing to accept her. It was a relief, given the alternative.

“Publicly, we must maintain a unified story,” Allan continued. “We will say that Rosemary originally arranged for Cristina to be William’s concubine. We must keep Oliver out of this.”

Cristina’s rage flared. “No! I am Oliver’s concubine! Everyone knows it! You think you can just erase that to protect his reputation? Never! Rosemary forced me to become his concubine. I never even wanted him! And when I refused to submit to him, I had no choice but to rebel in the only way I could–by taking another man!”

“Shut your mouth!” Arthur finally lost his patience. “Do you even realize what you’re saying? Where does that leave you? Where does that leave our family’s honor?”

“Honor?!” Cristina screamed back. “After what they’ve done to me, you still care about your honor? If you truly loved me, you wouldn’t be thinking about your own pride right now!”

Arthur’s hand rose instinctively, as if to strike her again, but when he met her tear–filled, defiant gaze, he clenched his fist instead. “We have spoiled you beyond reason.”

Isolde suppressed a smirk. This is what happens when you set your own trap and fall right into it.

Oliver leaned in close and murmured, “Isolde…”

She shushed him gently, whispering back, “Let’s not interfere. Someone else is about to step in. We won’t let this night’s trouble be in vain.”

Oliver understood immediately. Yes, if someone else took charge of the situation, they could stay out of it entirely. And, more importantly, he could finally rid himself of this ridiculous concubine rumor.

A slow, deliberate voice cut through the air from outside. “Did I just hear someone call me a ‘thieving woman‘? Or did I mishear?”

A figure stepped into the room, her steps measured, her presence suffocating. Everyone turned to look—

Rosemary had arrived.

Alone. No attendants. Just herself.

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Cristina’s loathing for her burned brightly, but she couldn’t understand why Arthur seemed so afraid of this

woman.

Rosemary’s voice was calm, almost amused. “So, was it you who called me a thieving woman?”

Cristina scoffed and turned her face away in defiance.

Arthur immediately stepped forward, bowing low. “Lady Rosemary, please forgive her. It is my failure as a brother that she has grown so reckless.”

Then he turned and barked at Cristina, “Apologize. Now.”

“Why should I apologize to her?” Cristina snapped. “If not for her, would I have been reduced to a concubine?”

Arthur’s face drained of color. Does she even realize what she’s doing? Does she think Rosemary is someone to be trifled with?

Rosemary merely smiled. “Let it be. After all, I did joke with her that day. Who knew she would take it so seriously and actually stay here in the Valen family? She is your sister, Arthur. A woman of her status should never have been a concubine—what a laughable notion. But we can settle this easily. Everyone present knows the truth, and I will make sure that’s the version that reaches the outside world.”

kindness. You think you can cover up the truth to save his reputation? It won’t work. You can silence

Very well. Then perhaps I owe you a proper apology. Why don’t you come to my estate for a few days? I’ll personally host you, throw a grand feast in your honor,

I don’t see through your schemes? Save your

stretching lazily. “This entire situation is getting tedious. Let’s settle it as I

his shoulder. “You will personally escort Cristina to my

ghostly pale.

my voice. I will simply educate her in the ways of the world. If you find her the slightest bit injured, you

brow. Hold Rosemary accountable? I would need

up her cheeks in defiance.

you? Sometimes, it’s better to give a few slaps

swallowed hard and nodded. “Understood.”

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well. No need to trouble

Allan replied, clearly relieved that she was taking over.

at Pablo. “Pablo, I’m

said, his earlier fury now abating–he knew the matter

and Rosemary walked side by side into the night, Rosemary let out a small laugh. “Clever, little one. You managed to turn this whole mess into

“Unfair! You were the one who arranged for Cristina to be a concubine. It’s only right to consult you, no?”

what you’re up to. But tell me, is there really

“Not my concern. Their house, their rules.”

her eyes. “You’re quite the tactician. Now William’s household will be a battlefield of three warring women, keeping Margaret occupied. Meanwhile, you sit back and enjoy the

feigning innocence. “But we all live under the same roof. If they fight, I won’t get

moment of irritation, thinking you’d throw her out. But since she was so determined to stay, I suppose she must learn her lesson.”

her story?” Isolde asked. “She insists she was Oliver’s concubine. If she doesn’t retract that,

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sharp. “Leave that to me. Give me half an hour, and

estate tomorrow. Have coffee. Let Sadie check your pulse.”

“I’ll be

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face, sobbing bitterly. “You keep telling me to leave, but have you ever asked if I want to? They’ve humiliated me–how could I just walk away? Am I, Cristina, meant to be trampled

it worth ruining your entire life?” Arthur snapped, his anger barely contained.

sat beside Oliver, silent, her expression unreadable–an

sighed deeply. “The situation is already dire.

choices: either you take

Valen family was still willing to accept her. It was a relief,

Rosemary originally arranged for Cristina to

Rosemary forced me to become his concubine. I never even wanted

you even realize what you’re saying? Where does

Cristina screamed back. “After what they’ve done to me, you still care about your honor? If you truly loved me, you wouldn’t be thinking about

if to strike her again, but when he met her tear–filled, defiant gaze, he clenched his

smirk. This is what happens when you

leaned in close and murmured, “Isolde…”

“Let’s not interfere. Someone else is about to step in. We won’t let this night’s trouble be in vain.”

immediately. Yes, if someone else took charge of the situation, they could stay out of it entirely. And, more

deliberate voice cut through the air from outside. “Did I just hear someone call me a ‘thieving woman‘?

her steps measured, her presence

Rosemary had arrived.

No attendants. Just

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loathing for her burned brightly, but she couldn’t understand why Arthur seemed so

woman.

“So, was it