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Matilda was completely rattled, having never anticipated that Isolde had such power behind her. The mention of
Southern Watch shook her to the core. Who dared offend Southern Watch? Even the most powerful officials in
Eryndral Empire had to show respect to Doug, didn’t they?
If Southern Watch decided to investigate the past, even Prudence’s return wouldn't be enough to stop it.
“Answer me.” Isolde’s voice dripped with cold menace.
“I... I didn’t participate. | don’t know anything. It’s not my fault,” Matilda stammered, her eyes darting nervously
toward Anne.
Anne, however, remained calm. She looked at Isolde and said, “Tsolde already knows everything. You must also
know that back then, you had no control over the household. Everything was managed by Prudence, including
what Xavier said. All of that was arranged by Prudence. She also gave him five thousand. This has nothing to do
with you.”
Isolde lowered her eyes, masking the killing intent behind her words. “Thanks for the information. By the way,
there's something | forgot to mention. Yes, money can move mountains, but paying Xavier to do something isn’t
worth it to me. He's here to speak on your behalf. As for what Anne overheard in the study, did anyone tell you
that after Xavier left, Father went out too?”
Matilda's head snapped up in fury. “You... you were trying to getto confess?”
“You were only too eager to expose yourself. If you weren't guilty, you wouldn't have said anything. Isolde said
coolly, stepping forward. “But rest assured, | will keep my promise. | will have my master speak to the Velmont
family.”
With that, Isolde turned and left, her movements fluid and assured.
Behind her, the sound of Matilda's enraged shouting and objects crashing echoed in the house. Isolde had
already walked far, but the noise lingered.
Isolde smirked coldly to herself. From the very beginning, this had been a trap.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer mother’s fate had been sealed the moment she had cto this house. And tragically, her father remained
oblivious.
If things had followed the spattern as in her past life, Prudence would have been the winner. But not this
time. This time, Isolde was waiting for her return.
Meanwhile, the Blackwell family was in turmoil. Since offending Doug, officials had distanced themselves, and
the Valen family had yet to take a clear stance. Not even an agreement to take Eleanor as a concubine had been
reached.
Eleanor’s pregnancy out of wedlock and the subsequent miscarriage had becthe talk of Arge now, Milton
couldn’t even leave his house for fear of public scorn.
Ever since rising to power, Milton had never endured such humiliation.
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“Milton, think of something!” Samiyah cried, her voice hoarse from all the tears.
Milton, standing with his hands behind his back, glared at her and said, “What can | do? What good ideas can |
possibly have? At this point, should | go beg the Valen family?”
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Samiyabh, still sobbing, said, “William is heartless. He hasn't even cto see Eleanor once. If I'd known he was
this kind of man, | would never have let Eleanor marry him. It was a huge mistake! It's all Matilda's fault. If she
hadn’t promised that she could manage Isolde as a concubine and Eleanor as the main wife, | wouldn't have
taken the risk. “Now, our reputation is ruined, and the doctor says Eleanor may never bear children again.
What's she supposed to do with her life now?”
Milton, furious, snapped, “Shut up! Matilda was doing this for Eleanor’s good. Didnt you agree with her at the
time? Why is it all her fault now?”
Samiyah stopped crying as he snapped at her and said, “Wasn't it for your future? If we could get in good with
the Valen family, your future would be limitless.”
Milton's frustration was palpable. His worries stretched far beyond Eleanor’s marriage. He was also fearful of the
investigation by Southern Watch.
It didn’t matter if he was guilty or not. Offending Doug meant he could be falsely accused of a hundred different
crimes.
And there was the matter of Shadowmere. It had been a while since he had received any letters from there. and
his inquiries had gone unanswered.
As for the Wolf Mountain case, it was under the supervision of the courthouse, but there had been no updates.
He had no idea of who had been captured at Wolf Mountain.
Ever since returning from Montlins Manor, he expected someone to cand question him, at least from
Southern Watch. But the delay was only making him more anxious. The Valen family’s arrogance was only
adding to his despair.
When he heard Samiyah say that Eleanor might never bear children again, he was so choked with emotion that
he walked out without saying another word.
Samiyah, seeing him at a loss, grew even more frantic.
Then, Eleanor’s maid rushed in, frantic. “Mrs. Blackwell, Miss Blackwell... she’s tried to kill herself.”
Samiyah’s vision blurred, nearly fainting from the shock. She gasped for air and hurried to her daughter.
Eleanor had been saved, but she was crying uncontrollably, devastated.
Samiyah, steadying herself, held her daughter tightly, scolding the servants, “Why didn’t you keep an eye on
her?”
Eleanor clung to Samiyah'’s sleeve, crying desperately, “Mother, tell me, will I never be able to have children
again? Will | never be a mother?”
Samiyah’s heart broke at her words. She quickly tried to comfort her. “Don’t talk like that. There are plenty of
good doctors in the Eryndral Empire. One of them will surely be able to help you.”
Eleanor cried even more pitifully. “Then it’s true... William hasn’t cto seeat all. Does he not want me
anymore?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“No, he’s just busy preparing for our wedding. You know you can’t see each other before marriage,” Samiyah
tried to reassure her.
Eleanor shook her head violently. “Don’t lie to me. They've all told me. The Valen family still hasn't come. He
doesn’t wantanymore. Mother, what's the point of living if he doesn’t want me?”
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Samiyali’s anger flared as she shot a glare at the maids, “Get down, all of you. Kneel and slap yourselves, Who
told you to fill Eleanor’s head with nonsense?”
Samiyah, known for her strictness, barked orders, and the servants hastily knelt, slapping their own faces.
“Mother, you have to think of a way. If | can’t marry William, I'll kill myselff” Eleanor cried desperately.
Samiyah, already on edge, slapped her across the face, furious. “Foolish girl! You would throw your life away for
a heartless man? What's wrong with you? You think you won't find another man? When did you becso
pathetic? And this isn’t even the end. There's still hope. | have a plan.”
Eleanor, stunned by the slap, finally regained sclarity. She stared blankly at Samiyah. “What's your plan,
Mother?”
Samiyah’s eyes narrowed, a deadly gleam flashing in them. “At this point, we've already lost our dignity. If
Margaret also wants to lose face, we'll make this matter big.”
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