The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Reberth Chapter 61: Collin Delgado

Matilda could barely believe what she was hearing from Bryant. “You’re saying my father told me to die?”

“Yes, that’s exactly what he said. He’s changed, Mother,” Bryant said, visibly shaken by Geoffrey’s anger. Having never been wronged before, all his pent-up frustration found no outlet, leaving him filled with fury. He looked at Matilda and added, “When can you get out of here? Send that little wench back to Windermount where she belongs.”

Matilda collapsed into her chair, a mixture of grief and rage contorting her face. “He actually said that? Is he hoping I die? Isolde barges into my room and steals from me, and he doesn’t even care?”

Bryant sneered. “Seems like he’s swallowed that wench’s poison. Doesn’t dare cross her anymore.”

Matilda’s face grew pale with hatred. “Right. Didn’t you ask about Michelle’s situation? What did you find out?”

Bryant assured her, “Don’t worry, Mother. Michelle is too clever to be sent away. She won’t come back to us. I promise you.”

Though Matilda tried to reassure herself, her worry over Michelle was palpable. She was her only hope.

Recalling the chaos at Montlins Manor, Matilda felt a knot in her chest that wouldn’t loosen. Her heart was so tightly wound that it wouldn’t ease until that knot was untied.

“Harley, I need you to find someone. Tell him to come to the house and meet with your father. He’s the only one who can change the situation.” Matilda’s eyes gleamed with malicious intent, her voice dropping to a whisper.

“Who?” Bryant asked, his eyes widening with curiosity.

Meanwhile, Isolde, after converting all her properties to official red-sealed deeds, began sorting through the accounts. She wasn’t unfamiliar with business, but sometimes her presence wasn’t ideal. That’s why she needed to find someone.

In her past life, she had known this person—a man who had once worked as the steward at her manor. In the final year of her previous life, he had expanded his business empire across Argentum, opening twelve Everfort Granaries, effectively cornering half the food market in the city. His name was Collin Delgado. He was destined for greatness.

When they had crossed paths at Belleview Manor, he had joked about becoming the wealthiest merchant in the Eryndral Empire, and Isolde was sure he would accomplish it. No one in business was as sharp as Collin.

The next morning, Isolde set out with Vincenzo to find him.

Chapter 61: Collin Delgado (continued)

Two years ago, when she had last visited his humble courtyard before her marriage, she had lent him 50,000 to help him ship a batch of goods. The venture had earned him 300,000, and he had finally accumulated enough capital to open his own shop. He had always been grateful, offering her a partnership, but she had refused at the time, as she was about to marry into the Valen family, and the family’s noble status meant they avoided involvement in business. This time, however, she wasn’t foolish enough to turn down a business partnership.

When she arrived at the courtyard, she saw a young man dressed in rough clothes, with a scarf tied around his head, carrying a few books under his arm, and eating an egg pancake.

Isolde stood in front of him and called out, “Collin.” He froze, then, recognizing her, his face broke into a wide grin. “Miss Langley? What brings you to Argentum?”

“I’m from Argentum. I’ve been back for two years,” Isolde said with a smile, feeling a familiar warmth in her chest as she spoke to an old acquaintance.

“That’s wonderful!” Collin exclaimed. “But I have a meeting right now. Where are you staying? I’ll come see you when I’m finished.”

Isolde knew he was preparing a shipment of goods but lacked the funds. He had been looking for investors. She smiled and said, “No need. Let’s eat together. I want to discuss your goods with you.”

Collin blinked in surprise. “How do you know?”

“I have my ways,” she replied with a smile.

She knew Collin was no stranger to business, and though he was still just beginning, she trusted him.

After they sat down in a nearby restaurant, Isolde explained her idea. Collin stared at her, his eyes growing wide. “You want me to help you manage your estate and shops?”

“No,” Isolde corrected. “I’m offering you a partnership. I’ll give you 30% of the profits.”

Collin’s eyes went even wider. “Wait, are you serious? Do you know how much that is?”

“It’s not just that,” Isolde said, her eyes sparkling. “You’ll manage the estates and shops for me, and I’ll give you 30% of the profits. When we open other businesses together, I’ll invest based on the shares, and I’ll still take 30%.”

Collin was stunned. It took him a long time to speak. “You’re really letting me have all that?”

“No, you’re not losing out. In business, money isn’t the biggest asset; skill is,” she smiled.

“You mean… no capital and all profit?” Collin nearly couldn’t believe his luck.

Isolde nodded calmly. “So, what do you say?”

“Well, any fool would accept such an offer!” Collin slammed his hand on the table, thrilled.

Isolde turned to Vincenzo. “You don’t need to follow me anymore. Go work with Collin. In our shops, you’ll get 10% of the shares. As for the estate, I plan to restructure it. Anyone who causes trouble will get a fistful of…this list, not words.”

Vincenzo, eager to leave his previous subservient role, grinned. “Understood.”

Collin, still trying to grasp the situation, shook his head as Isolde left. “You’re really giving me everything…”

Isolde, leaving Vincenzo to handle things, couldn’t help but think, I’m not losing anything. Once Collin builds up his Everfort Granary empire, I’ll just sit back and count the money every day.

As Collin stared at Vincenzo, still in disbelief, he asked, “Mr. Langley, who exactly is Miss Langley?”

Vincenzo, in his usual calm tone, replied, “She’s Geoffrey Langley’s daughter—Isolde, the newly titled County Princess.”

Collin’s jaw dropped. The daughter of a Duke’s family? County Princess? He had thought Isolde was just another wealthy merchant’s daughter.

“What should we do next?” Vincenzo asked.

Collin, with a glint of determination in his eyes, said, “First, let’s audit the books. Time to get started.”

And so, their partnership began.