The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 184 The Stolen Dowry

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Prudence’s mouth foamed with blood as her breathing becragged and uneven. The world her, her vision

darkened, and she slipped into unconsciousness. But Vance and Priscilla didn’t care. They continued to rummage

through the room, undeterred by her condition

spun around

They searched high and low, but found nothing. Then, a sudden thought struck Priscilla. She remembered how

Prudence always went alone to the storeroom. Could it be that the old woman had hidden the valuables there? It

was the perfect place-no one would think to look there.

In the Normont Chamber, Matilda had already packed up and was now helping Michelle and Bryant gather their

things.

Michelle, furious and spewing insults, snapped, “How could you be so foolish? You've completely embarrassed

me!”

“What's the point of saying that now?” Matilda said, her voice strained with worry. “Hurry up and pack. Luckily,

your father doesn’t know yet. He was arrested first. If he comes back and hears about it, the servants will know,

and we'll never get out of here.”

Matilda's heart pounded with fear. She hadn't even known Geoffrey had returned. After the scene with him, she

had gone to her room, thinking of a way out. She realized she had no choice but to leave and take her children

with her..

Bryant, drunk and unaware of the gravity of the situation, thought they were just preparing for a trip. “Where are

we going? We don’t have anything-where can we even go?”

Michelle, growing angrier by the minute, snapped, “I used to be a dignified young lady. Even though | was sent

back after the divorce, | dreamt of returning to Marquis Velmont’s estate. But now, I'm nothing but an illegitimate

daughter. Even if we escape, it won't be the luxurious life | once knew.”

Bryant burped loudly, looking confused. “Where are we going for a trip? We have no money. But didn’t

Grandmother have some? Let's just ask her.”

Matilda scoffed. “Do you think that old hag will give us anything? Don’t even think about it.”

But suddenly, Michelle looked up with a gleam in her eye. “She won't give us anything, but we can take it. | saw

her lock up a whole jewelry box in the storeroom once.”

Matilda was stunned. “Impossible. Her jewelry is too precious to be kept in the storeroom.”

Michelle walked closer, her voice full of excitement. “I'm telling you, once | saw her in there, messing with

something. When she saw me, she quickly locked the cabinet, but | saw the jewelry box inside.”

Matilda's eyes narrowed with a predatory gleam. She sneered, “I never thought the old woman would be hiding

such valuables. Those pieces-especially from the Sharp family’s dowry-are worth a fortune. If we take just a few,

we could sell them and live comfortably.”

“Let's go. Before Vance and Priscilla realize what we're up to, we need to grab them first,” Michelle urged,

grabbing Bryant's arm.

Bryant, who had perked up at the mention of jewelry, jumped up eagerly. “Yes, let's go!”

The three of them hurried to the storeroom. Matilda didn’t have the key to the cabinet, so she yanked at it in

frustration. Bryant found a hammer and began to smash the lock. The noise attracted a servant, but Michelle her

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When the cabfinally gave way, they found a large jewelry box inside. It was wooden, beautifully carved, with

a heavy lock. Bryant hammered it open. Michelle rushed forward and opened the box, and all three of them

stood frozen in awe.

Inside was a magnificent golden headpiece, gleaming with an almost otherworldly glow. Just one glance, and

they could tell it was priceless.

Matilda didn’t even care about the rest of the box’s contents. The headpiece alone was enough to make her

salivate. “I've seen Prunella wear this before, at Queen Mother's birthday banquet. She wore it when she entered

the palace. | heard it was a wedding gift from the Queen Mother, worth a small fortune.”

Matilda touched it, and an evil grin spread across her face. She remembered how, years ago, she had longed. to

own it. Now, the tables had turned-it was finally hers.

But then, a sharp voice broke the moment. “What are you doing here?”

They whipped around to see Priscilla storming in, her footsteps quick and furious. Matilda's heart skipped a beat.

She clutched the jewelry box tighter to her chest, her eyes narrowing defensively.

Bryant and Michelle stepped in front of her, their postures filled with hostility.

Priscilla’s eyes flicked to the jewelry box in Matilda's hands, and a sneer curled on her lips. “Matilda, don’t touch

what isn’t yours. Put it down.”

Matilda hugged the box closer, her smile tight and cold. “This isn’t mine, of course. But it’s not yours either. I'm

not taking it for myself. It’s your sister's, I'm just holding onto it for safekeeping.”

Priscilla scoffed. “Since when did it becyour job to ‘safeguard’ things?”

Matilda's tone turned icy. “If | can’t safeguard it, then neither can you. This belongs to Geoffrey.”

Vance, standing off to the side, asked curiously, “What's in the box?”

“Nothing special,” Matilda said quickly, trying to cover up. Just sof Prunella’s old jewelry. Nothing too

valuable-just sentimental pieces. Geoffrey needs to keep them.”

Priscilla’s eyes narrowed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Sentimental? Don’t makelaugh. Were you not

the one who stabbed the Sharp family in the back during all that ? The Sharp family’s downfall wasn't just

their fault-it was partly yours. And now you're talking about ‘sentimental value? What, do you have no shame?”

Michelle's voice was venomous as she shot back, “No one’s more shameless than you, Priscilla. You've been

freeloading for years, taking what's not yours, and now you're trying to steal Geoffrey's things? Who's really

shameless here?”

Priscilla’s face reddened with fury. She pointed at Michelle, her voice shrill with rage. “You worthless, shameless

little wench! Who are you to speak tolike that? You're just a discarded woman from the Marquis Velmont’'s

estate. The Langley family took pity on you and let you stay, but don’t get too comfortable. If you don’t know

your place, I'll have you thrown out!”

Michelle's eyes were icy. “You think you can throwout? Go ahead. Let's see how far your little threats get

you.”

Priscilla’s eyes narrowed, and her voice dropped to a dangerous whisper. “You, Michelle, used to bow and

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forgotten how much you used to grevel. I'm warning all three of you you're not part of the Langley A shut like

you and your two bastard children are to areal from the Duke's

She lunged at Matilda, trying to snatch the jewelry box from her arms

Matilda quickly backed away, dating toward the door, but Vance blocked her path.

“Give it to me.”

The box had been left half-open, and the gleaming gold inside caught Vance’s eye. His gaze widened with greed

Without hesitation, he reached out to grab it

“Get away from me” Maulda shricked, backing away in panic. In her rush, she tripped over a pile of clutter In the

storeroom and fell to the ground. The jewelry box flew from her arms, landing with a crash The contents spilled

out, scattered across the floor, glinting in the dim light.

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