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On the outskirts of Argentum, there were three estates under Matilda’s management. One of them. Montlins

Manor, had been secretly added to Michelle’s dowry-something Geoffrey was completely

unaware of.

And today, it was Montlins Manor that they were heading to.

Montlins Manor was far from Argentum. Even after leaving the city, it required another hour of travel by carriage.

Three carriages were used for the journey. Matilda, Michelle, and Eleanor shared one. Isolde rode with Jacqueline

and Helena. The third carriage was cramped with maids and servants. As for Harlan, he followed behind on

horseback.

The final carriage lagged behind, slowing the entire procession. By the tthey arrived at Montlins Manor, night

had already fallen.

Ryker was waiting in the darkness with estate workers, torches in hand. As soon as Matilda and Isolde stepped

down, the overseer and laborers rushed forward, crowding around Matilda and Michelle with excessive

enthusiasm while completely ignoring Isolde.

Helena, noticing the slight, whispered angrily, “They claim this is a handover, but Mrs. Langley hasn't even

introduced you properly.”

Isolde merely smiled faintly, signaling them to follow her inside.

Montlins Manor was vast, spanning over a hundred acres, with numerous farmhouses built to house workers and

their families.

At its center stood a three-courtyard estate made of blue bricks. Though aged, it had clearly been renovated in

recent years.

Ryker lingered at the back, waiting until Isolde passed before speaking coldly. “Isolde, don’t take it personally.

The workers don’t know you yet, so they didn’t greet you.”

Isolde smiled slightly. “It’s alright. They'll knowsoon enough.”

Ryker let out a mocking laugh, adjusting his hat as if trying to hide the spot where his ear had been cut.

“We'll see about that.”

Then, he turned and strode inside.

Inside the main hall, the estate's overseers and housekeepers surrounded Matilda and Michelle, eager to please.

Matilda, looking warm and benevolent, listened attentively to their concerns before addressing them one by one.

“Randy, how's your rheumatism? It hasn't flared up again, has it? Estella, is your cough getting any better?

Aviana, this is your third child, isn’t it? And finally, you have a son! Your late mother-in-law must be watching

over you.”

She knew the details of every worker's life as if they were her own family, proving just how much effort she had

invested in Montlins Manor.

Only after a round of pleasantries did Matilda turn to business. “Since you're all here, letintroduce

someone.”

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The overseers turned to look at Isolde, their expressions indifferent and half-hearted as they murmured.

“Greetings, Isolde

Isolde nodded slightly. “A pleasure to meet you all

Matilda then instructed, “Where's Otto? Have him bring the manor’s account books for Isolde to review.”

At this, Estella smirked and muttered sarcastically, “Does Isolde even know how to read account books?”

Helena merely stroked Leonis, saying nothing.

But Jacqueline, standing beside Isolde, replied coolly, “Whether she understands them or not is irrelevant. If she

doesn’t, she can always have someone else review them for her?

Estella laughed derisively. “Well then, letsave you the trouble. Montlins Manor hasn't turned a profit in three

years. We've been running at a loss, just barely covering wages. This year, the estate couldn't sustain itself any

longer, so | had to request 1,000 from Mrs. Langley just to keep it running.”

Isolde simply nodded. “Prepare my quarters. Have the account books delivered to my room. And tell Otto Baker

to meetthere.”

Then, she picked up Leonis and walked out.

Michelle's voice rang out behind her, sharp and mocking. “Isolde, didn’t you hear what Estella just said? The

estate has been losing money every year! Mother has been using her own private funds to keep it afloat! What's

the point of looking at the accounts?”

Without turning around, Isolde replied smoothly, “If it's such a burden, then there's no need to keep it. I'll sell it.”

A stunned silence fell over the room. The estate workers paled. Selling the estate meant they would have to

leave.

Matilda's expression darkened. “Isolde, hold on. The manor belonged to your mother. | won't allow you to sell it.”

Isolde shrugged. “It belongs to me. If | say I'm selling it, then it’s sold. Mrs. Langley, you have no say in the

matter.”

Without another word, she walked away, completely ignoring the overseers whose faces had suddenly turned

anxious.

Harlan had been standing outside the entire time. As Isolde exited, he merely glanced at her briefly, his face

unreadable, saying nothing.

Naturally, no one cto escort Isolde to a room. So she chose one herself.

Just as she was settling in, Estella stormed in, face twisted with displeasure. “Isolde, this is Mrs. Langley’s

room.”

Isolde barely looked up. “And? Are the other rooms any different?”

Estella hesitated. “No, they're all equally comfortable.”

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“Then it makes no difference, Isolde said indifferently “Now, go settle Mrs Langley somewhere else. And