The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 419 The Complaint

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After a brief silence, Lawson spoke up, his voice measured. “Let’s put aside the past for now. As for who inherits the title, that’s not for us to decide. But if you’re to bury your father in the ancestral grave, there’s only one place where it can be done. If you want to sell the land, it has to be to us. Whoever takes charge, the matter stays within the Langley family, and no outsider can interfere.”

The situation was starting to become clearer. Lawson knew he had been played by Vance, but he couldn’t admit it. To do so would undermine his position within the family. The Langley family had never truly benefited from Geoffrey, and they weren’t likely to promote anyone in the family either. It was a mistake, but one that he had no choice but to live with.

Isolde was waiting for him to speak, and when he did, she coldly smiled. “Fine, I’ll sell the land. Highest bidder wins. Let’s leave that matter aside for now.”

She turned her gaze to Hassan, her eyes hardening. “Hassan, I’m filing a formal complaint. First, I accuse the Langley family of defaming my father’s reputation after his death. Second, I accuse the younger generation of the Langley family of being unfilial and unjust. My father was their elder, yet they treated his body as if it was not welcome, preventing him from entering the church and denying his peace. Third, I accuse them of coveting my father’s title and obstructing his burial, all while attempting to take over my mother’s land. Fourth, I accuse them of colluding with palace eunuchs to forge a stone tablet and deceive Catherine. This is a heinous crime.”

The Langley family erupted in chaos, members standing up and shouting in outrage.

“You’re talking nonsense! You’re the one slandering us!”

“You’re the one who’s being shameless, using your title as a marquise to oppress your relatives!”

“Isolde, what about the beating you gave us yesterday? We should be the ones pressing charges for assault!”

“You think you can do whatever you want just because you’re a marquise? We’re not afraid of you. If you sell the land, we’ll burn down the Langley family’s legacy. You’re no longer one of us, get out of here!”

“Yes, get out, you wild girl, you disgraceful wretch!”

The shouts grew louder and angrier with each passing second.

Isolde calmly took the whip in her hand, swinging it gently, her eyes narrowing as she watched Riley’s pale face. She spoke to Hassan again, her voice cold, “And lastly, I accuse them of using vile language to insult the current County Princess.”

Riley swallowed hard, his throat dry and painful. He couldn’t even bring himself to speak. The moment Isolde mentioned the forged stone tablet, he felt a cold shiver run through his body, followed by a sweat that drenched him.

turned to Hassan, saying with icy detachment, “Sir, I’m filing this complaint in

Catherine, and insulting the County Princess were more serious charges.

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gentry and said, “By the way, Skylar, are you still interested in

for him. Isolde had played her hand perfectly, pinning the Langley

locking in

family, already tangled in legal matters, had no idea how much worse things

sell,” Lawson said urgently, standing up and blocking Isolde’s path. “Lower the price

million. Not a penny less. I always keep my word, just like how you insisted on not letting my father enter the church or be buried in the ancestral grave,” Isolde

pointing at Isolde with fury. “Selling the ancestral grave? Do you know how sacrilegious that is? You’ll disgrace the entire Langley family

I know. Otherwise, why would I be

family moved toward Isolde, ready to strike. But Oliver stepped forward, slamming his fist onto a chair, which

who dares to lay a hand on the

immediately rushed into the room, forming a

and composed, now furious and commanding, left everyone frozen in place. They were

the intended effect. Hassan quickly regained his composure and ordered, “Go back and notify the authorities. We’ll interview everyone. Isolde, you will write the complaint, ensuring

the lawyer said with relief, glad that

not improvised. She had prepared each charge carefully. The mention of the

eager to make a name for himself with this high–profile case, knew he couldn’t afford to back down. He whispered to the lawyer, “What if

afraid of? Isolde and Oliver will take the lead. Just handle the case fairly,”

nodded resolutely. “Yes, I must seize