The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 201 How Cruel Can You Be?

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At Blesertin, Prudence endured the pain etched on his face, silently listening to Clark's report. A whirlwind of

emotions flickered in her eyes-fear, anger, frustration-before slowly fading into calm.

She looked at Clark, her eyes softening. “I know you're a great grandson, always so kind. Now that you're

serving the King and your future looks bright, I'm really happy for you. “Has the King found you a new place to

live? If he has, I'll cwith you. | might be getting on in years, but | can still help run the household for you

Clark’s lashes fluttered slightly as he met her eyes. “The King hasn't givena new mansion,” he replied, voice

tight.

“Then go beg him! Prudence snapped, a rough edge to her tone as impatience flashed in her eyes.

Clark didn’t respond. He simply covered her with a blanket and stood up to leave.

“Stop... stop right there!” Prudence’s voice trembled with exasperation. She tried to prop herself up, but her frail

body gave way, and she fell back heavily, cursing. “You... disobey me, and you'll die a horrible death!”

Her heart seethed with bitterness. The slightest annoyance made her lash out with sharp, venomous words.

Clark straightened his back, took a deep breath, and walked out without another word.

Hearing Clark's restoration to the office, Isolde and Nicole were happy. After they finished preparing dinner. they

decided to head to The Pearl Tower to celebrate.

While they were drinking, Martha showed up uninvited and casually plopped down next to Clark, giving him a

sugary smile. “Brother!” she called out, loud enough for everyone to hear. “I cto congratulate you, -you

can’t forget me, right?”

Clark barely glanced at her, pulling back a little and keeping his cool. “Thanks for the congratulations.

Martha raised her glass and grinned. ‘Lettoast to you, Brother!”

She didn’t have her own glass, so she grabbed Clark’s wine glass without hesitation. He looked at her and

shrugged. “Drink it. We already had sjust now,”

Without missing a beat, Martha snatched the glass out of Nicole's hand. “Seriously? Can't you see Brother

doesn’t have a cup?” she snapped.

She filled Clark’s glass with a sweet smile, “Here, drink up. After this toast, we can all forget the past. | was a fool

back then, easily swayed, | swear | won't mess things up again.”

Isolde’s smile was sharp, like she was biting back a laugh. “No need for a toast, really. Last tyou tried to

toast, you almost ended up poisoning Clark.”

Martha looked at her and chuckled. “What are you on about, Isolde? That was in the past. We've already agreed

to move on, so why bring it up now? We're family, let's just get along.”

She then turned to Clark with wide eyes, all innocent. “Right, Brother? You agree, don’t you?”

Clark didn’t respond, but Isolde did. “When he was down, you stepped all over him. Now that he’s crawling back

up, you're acting all sweet. Do you have any dignity?”

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Clark gently pushed her away and stood up. “I've got to head to the palace tomorrow. No tfor more drinks

tonight. Enjoy yours, though. I'll be going.”

And just like that, he was gone.

Martha Langley hurriedly chased after him. As he chased after him, Clark Langley simply ran away.

Martha rushed after him, but he took off, and she couldn’t keep up. Frustrated, she stomped her foot and left in a

huff.

Nicole shook his head, watching it all unfold. “It’s embarrassing watching her chase after him like that.”

Isolde didn’t say anything, but she thought to herself, Martha is shameless, sure, but there is skind of skill

there. If someone like her has the right opportunities, she could actually achieve something

She went quiet, deep in thought. The marriage was settled, but there were still the matters of the expedition to

figure out.

Earlier, when she asked Clark what was in the thesis, he had told her the truth. Hearing that made her heart

race. Does that mean that the King and Queen Mother are planning something?

The next day, she figured her master was probably leaving the palace, so she rushed over to Paletein Manor to

find him.

“Doug, did the King say anything?” Isolde asked.

Doug took off his outer clothes and shook his head helplessly. “No.”

Isolde’s eyes were filled with disappointment. “No?”

Doug waved his hand and gestured for her to sit down. He said, “Don’t worry. It's autumn now. Every year at the

beginning of autumn, Queen Catherine will invite her to a banquet. “You're County Princess, so you should be

invited to the palace. When the tcomes, | will arrange for you to meet Queen Dowager.”

Queen Catherine was the King’s biological mother, but the King had always placed his trust in Queen Dowager.

When Isolde heard this, he remembered that Queen Dowager had read his brother's strategy. If he encouraged

Queen Dowager again, Queen Dowager might agree. As long as Queen Dowager was willing to say something in

front of The King, this matter would be half done.

“Thank you!” Isolde said excitedly.

Doug's tone grew serious. “But you need to promisesomething. You've gotta be smart about this. Watch

Queen Dowager’s face closely. If her expression changes, stop. “No matter how badly you want to push forward,

don’t say another word. Your safety’s the most important thing. Got it?”

“I got it!” Isolde quickly promised, not wanting her master to change his mind.

Doug gave her a long look and sighed, a little exasperated. “You're so stubborn.”

“Yeah, just like you,” Isolde shot back.

Doug smiled, his gaze landing on the thick dark circles under her eyes, still obvious despite the heavy

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makeup she had tried to cover them with She clearly hadn't slept much last night.

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“You promised that once | took care of your marriage issue, you'd telleverything about what happened

William and his mother, Doug said, his tone shifting. “Now's the time, Spill it.

Isolde blinked and looked at him with wide eyes. “Well... | once had this dream. | dreamed that | married William,

and then | went off to war with him...”

“Shut up!” Doug scowled, cutting her off. I've heard about your dream before. What I'm asking is what those two

did to you beyond that.”

Isolde sighed tically. They broke off the engagement. They're humiliating me,

Doug raised his fist, his eyes narrowing. “Little brat, are you trying to mess with me? You really want to see if I'll

hit you?”

Isolde didn’t need any more encouragement. She darted away in a flash. “Can’t mess with you. | Gotta go!”

Doug watched her scurry off, a smile tugging at his lips. But then, for sreason, his eyes glistened, and at

deep sadness washed over him. He rubbed his temples, a look of melancholy in his eyes.

Three years. God, how cruel can you be?

He couldn't forget the year he purposely went to Windermount’s Belleview Manor to find Isolde,

The second he saw her, he thought she was absolutely adorable.

She was just a kid back then, hanging upside down from a tree, her big eyes wide and scanning everything

around her, full of energy. In that instant, it was like he was looking at a younger version of her mom, Prunella.

So he ended up taking Isolde under his wing instead. All he'd ever wanted was for her to have a peaceful life.

But now that he knew she only had three years left, all he could do was help her get whatever the hell she.

wanted.

As long as she was happy.

He missed her the most when she was far away at Belleview Manor. When she smiled, it felt like the whole. world

lit up, like the shadows just vanished.

Maybe it wasn’t so bad that she stayed at the manor after all.

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