The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 370 You Shall Not Leave

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Arthur wasted no time. By the next day, he had already brought the clan elders and his parents along. skipping all unnecessary formalities. After all, even though this was merely taking in a concubine, the public had long acknowledged it. Going through elaborate ceremonies at this point would only invite suspicion.

The main purpose of this visit was to settle the dowry and bride price.

Pablo chose not to intervene, leaving everything in Margaret’s hands. In fact, he wasn’t even at home.

Arthur arrived today with Agnes–after all, the bride price couldn’t be too low. It was a matter of face, especially with the clan elders watching.

However, Arthur couldn’t bring himself to broach the subject, so he left it to Agnes to negotiate with Margaret.

Thus, upon her arrival, Agnes first went to her mother’s chambers.

Margaret barely acknowledged her presence.

Agnes began with an apology, swearing that she would never interfere in family matters again unless commanded.

Margaret, though still simmering with anger, eventually relented—it was her daughter, after all.

“Arthur’s request isn’t much. Just 30 million. And whatever comes as part of the dowry, they won’t take a single coin of it,” Agnes quickly got to the point, seizing the moment while her mother’s mood had softened.

“The money comes from the clan’s shared treasury, but once the dowry is given, it belongs to her. And tell me, where does she find the audacity to demand 30 million?” Margaret said coldly.

“Mother, it’s really not too much. Give it a few years, and once she gives you a few fat grandsons, everything will be worth it,” Agnes coaxed, growing anxious as she saw her mother’s reluctance.

She knew full well that 30 million was excessive. Cristina was, after all, just a concubine. Asking for such a bride price was unheard of, especially since she had already been taken in and was no longer untouched. Typically, the price would be beaten down as low as possible.

But ever since that last incident, Arthur had been cold toward her, and now, with Madilyn scheming to bring in another concubine, she had to do something–otherwise, the Felton family would abandon her completely.

“Tell him, 10 million. Take it or leave it. Otherwise, he can take her and go,” Margaret declared resolutely.

that’s too much of a cut! 30 million is truly reasonable! You know William’s temperament–she’s the only one he’d accept. If he had to take another concubine, she might not come from such a respectabl family. And think of me! After that last disaster, Madilyn still gives me the cold shoulder!” Agnes pleaded, dabbing

her cry, grew irritated. “I’m only giving 10 million for your sake. Otherwise, I wouldn’t part with even 300 thousand.” She scoffed, then slapped the table. “Concubines don’t need noble lineage. They’re just for bearing children. I could bring in a decent woman for 100 thousand if I wanted. That’s enough.

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such circumstances. If anything, Cristina was lucky she hadn’t been beaten and thrown

moment of hesitation, Agnes asked, “Once she’s

glance. “What, do you

mean… punish her all you want, but don’t go too far. If something happens to her in the Valen family, it won’t

She slammed the table once more. “Enough. Go tell him. If he agrees, he can come in. If not,

argue further. She went outside and

ages before she finally agreed to 10 million. I know it’s a little low, so I’ll take 5 million from my own savings. At least that way, it won’t look too disgraceful

enough–there was no point in pushing her further. If they soured relations completely, it would only make

million it is. Keep your money. You’ll need it later–an audit is coming up, and I still have people to

“Alright,” Agnes agreed.

Madilyn was displeased

this point, there was little

emerged, everyone exchanged a few polite words, and

the house, Margaret made it clear–Cristina was not allowed to keep any of it. All

was furious and went to confront Margaret, only to be blocked by servants.

time, Margaret ordered her belongings to be

no longer Oliver’s concubine and had no right to live in his

she was moved to Sunset Chamber, an unused

Cristina nearly exploded

cluttered with junk. The name Sunset Chamber sounded

“This is outrageous! I

make a scene! You’re already married into

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to treat me like this?! I refuse to believe she can keep me locked in!

stormed toward