The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Swordsworians Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 54 Payday Arrives

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Isolde was speechless for a long tafter hearing what had been said.

At Belleview Manor, any laborer working in the fields was guaranteed at least one meal with meat every day,

while those in logistics received meat every other day-real meat, not just scraps.

After a moment of silence, she turned to Eddie and said, “Your wages will be calculated from the day you started

at the manor five hundred coins during the off-season, and one string of coins during peak farming periods.

Once everything settles, I'll settle your payment first”

Eddic could hardly believe his ears. Howe could such a windfall suddenly land on him

Five hundred coins a month, a whole string during the busy season-over two years, how much money would that

be?

Dear heavens, he couldn't even calculate it. That was a fortune.

His lips trembled as he stammered, “Y-you... you mean it?”

“I always keep my word. Now, go change your clothes and cback.” Isolde felt a strange mix of emotions.

-this was what he was rightfully owed, yet to him, it seemed like an unimaginable gift.

Eddie left, full of gratitude.

Shortly after Eddie departed, Oliver arrived.

Before he could speak, Isolde gestured for him to sit and poured him a cup of coffee.

Oliver didn’t ask questions, nor did he speak. He simply sipped his coffee in quiet companionship.

Half an hour later, dozens of field workers gathered outside the courtyard, clamoring to see Isolde.

Jacqueline entered with a smug look and said, “Isolde, the field workers outside say they're quitting and have

cto collect their wages.”

Isolde cast her a glance but didn’t respond. With a calm expression, she poured Oliver another cup of

Seeing her composed demeanor, Oliver knew she had already made up her mind, so he chose to observe quietly.

Jacqueline, slightly annoyed at being ignored, said, “Fine, I'll go check on the situation again.”

Just as she turned to leave, Otto and Estella walked in.

Otto’s gaze landed on the account books in the room, and he paused momentarily before scoffing indifferently,

“So, the people around Isolde like to steal, it seems.”

What did it matter if she had the account books? The manor wasn't hers in the end. If the laborers refused to

work, wouldn't she have to hand it back to Michelle anyway?

Isolde didn’t rise to his provocation. She remained unfazed, merely swirling her cup as if waiting for something.

Estella, growing impatient, said, “Isolde, the field workers all say they're quitting. You should just pay them

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Helena stepped forward angrily and retouted, “Isn't all the money with Otto? If wages need to be settled, go find

Ono! Why bother Isolde? If you want to leave, then leave. The manor won't collapse without you.”

Estella scoffed arrogantly, “What do you know, little girl? The jujubes are about to ripen, and we need people for

pest control, weeding, fertilizing, and irrigation. Without us, how will the work get done? Like it or not, this manor

needs us”

Hearing this. Holde finally smiled and looked up at Estella. “The manor has been losing money every year. If you

all leave, I'll save on wages, which means fewer losses. Isn't that a better outcome?

Estella froze for a moment before quickly responding, “Sure, it lost money in past years, but this year. the

jujubes are growing well, and they'll surely ferch a good price. This year alone could recover all the losses from

previous years. Isolde, don’t be short-sighted.”

Otto interjected sharply. “Why waste ttalking? Just settle our wages and we'll be gone.”

Isolde commanded, “Vincenzo, go to the accounting room and bring the money.”

Otto smirked, “Sorry, Isolde, but there’s no money left in accounting.

“Wasn't a thousand dollars sent here for expenses by Matilda? How could it be gone?” Isolde countered.

Otto raised an eyebrow, “That money's long spent.”

Without pursuing the matter further. Isolde declared, “Fine, if the manor’s broke, I'll cover your wages myself.

How much is the manor in arrears?”

Estella was about to inflate the amount, but Oliver's quiet interjection halted her. “If there's any fraud or

overcharging. Southern Watch is also an option.”

Scared, Estella quickly corrected, “Three months’ wages.”

Isolde laughed coldly. “You have the nerve to ask for so much? Farmhands get two hundred coins a month. and

you claim two thousand five hundred?”

“We are the managers; naturally, we are paid more, Estella stated boldly.

“A month's wage for a chief manager is three taels, and for Otto, two tacls. If you're owed three months’

wages...” Isolde took a purse from Helena, counted out the appropriate money for the few managers, and tossed

it on the table, “Here's your money. Now get out.”

Estella was stunned, not expecting Isolde to actually pay. She hesitated to take the money.

Otto, quickly regaining his composure, said, “Our wages are secondary. The farmhands wages must be settled

first. Settle everyone’s wages, and we'll leave immediately.” Thinking they could manipulate the farmhands?

They thought wrong.

Harlan appeared at the door, signaling to Isolde.

With a slight smile, Isolde stood and announced, “Very well, | will go out and explain to the farmhands myself.

Let's settle this.”

Leading the way, she stepped into the courtyard, where dozens of farmhands were loudly demanding their pay.

The mood was tense.

As Isolde approached, the clamor grew. Otto ran out, pointing at her and shouting to the workers, “This is

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our new employer, Miss Langley She's the one to ask for your wages”

The workers surged forward, pressing around Isolde, all clamoring for their pay

Harlan and Vincenzo guarded her, not allowing anyone too close.

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From the other side, Jessica and Wade led a group of villagers, shouting praises of the new mistress. “Cmeet

our new boss. Work at Montlins Manor, cal meat every day, and get paid monthly

“Miss Langley,” the villagers greeted her enthusiastically.

Ono and Estella’s faces fell as they realized Isolde had already prepared replacements.

The farmhands, thinking they had been preemptively replaced, grew even more outraged. “We've worked here

for years, through thick and thin, and this is how we're treated? To be replaced so heartlessly?”

“Pay us now! We want our wages immediately!”

The demands grew louder and more insistent.

Isolde climbed onto a wall, whip in hand, and cracked it sharply to silence the crowd.

“If you want your pay, quiet down and listen to me,” she commanded, her voice cutting through the tumult.

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