The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 409 For Catherine

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Riley, of course, knew that Oliver was in Zrork City. But, just as Oliver had said, Riley had always looked down on him, and this time he was here on Catherine’s orders. If Oliver wanted something from him, he’d have to flatter him. That’s why Riley was so sure that Isolde was the woman Oliver had brought to please

him.

Now, after taking a slap that left him seeing stars, Riley could barely recover when he caught sight of Isolde’s furious expression. Before he could react further, Oliver’s angry voice rang out: “Riley, how dare you be so rude? You’d dare disrespect my wife?”

Riley was stunned. “Marquise…” he stammered.

“Have you lost your mind? You dare lay a hand on me? Do you have the guts of a wild animal?” Isolde snapped, her fury like a thunderclap.

Riley, a man who had seen his fair share of storms, quickly realized that though Isolde was enraged, there must be more to this situation. Geoffrey’s burial was still in limbo, and if they knew he was here, they must have come to plead with him to speak on their behalf. After all, he was someone close to Catherine, and his words carried more weight than the governor’s. They probably didn’t realize he was the one stirring the pot.

So, he offered an apology, but his tone remained arrogant. “I didn’t know you had arrived, my apologies for not greeting you properly. However, this so–called ‘disrespect,‘ I can’t accept. Catherine knows the situation, and even if I told her, she’d find it absurd.”

“Catherine doesn’t believe me, and I can’t do anything to you, eunuch? Who do you think you are to act so high and mighty in front of me?” Oliver’s voice was sharp with contempt.

“Oh, you really think you’re something special, don’t you? Even Catherine never spoke to me like that, yet you act like you’re the king,” Riley sneered, regaining his composure and no longer afraid.

One was a useless general, the other a fortunate marquise. Within Zrork City, could they really do anything to him?

Hearing this, Oliver swung a fist at him, landing a direct blow to his left eye. “Tell Catherine I hit you. Go ahead and file your complaint; I’ll tell her my side of the story.”

“You…” Riley recoiled as the punch almost sent his eye flying from its socket. He covered his left eye, his right eye glaring at Oliver in fury. “You’re out of line. We’re here on Catherine’s business, not to provoke you. How dare you behave so arrogantly?”

her bidding,

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eye, which was already swollen. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Whether Geoffrey can

doing a job for Catherine, as if that excuse made him untouchable.

“I’m here today on business for both Catherine and the

froze. “You’re doing the King’s bidding? Do you realize that using the King’s name to deceive people is a crime that could lead to the

fate. Didn’t you know

darkened as he hesitated, his

in denying it. We’ve investigated everything, even who’s paying for your stay here. This 100,000 won’t buy your silence, but if Catherine finds out you’ve been colluding with others

“I never said anything bad about Geoffrey. All

just sit there, while Vance does all the

fell silent for a moment, then said, “It’s none of my business. I’ve never slandered Geoffrey, and I’m truly here on Catherine’s orders, with no other intentions. My loyalty to her is clear as day. You’re just trying to frame me, but

look, carefully considering his words.

was here

really be

never supported inheriting the title, but as Isolde had speculated earlier, Catherine wasn’t a scheming person. If she truly opposed this, she would have

again. He had started out looking guilty, but now he

that mean?

himself that he was truly here on Catherine’s orders. If he had truly been sent by her, he

came to a conclusion.