Chapter 4 Chapter Four

A week since returning from Galway Stone's celebration, Jade has been refusing to speak to her mother. She still couldn't believe that her sweet and gentle mother would be with Oyoser—oh, she couldn't say that word.Leith Castle - the original meaning of the castle of lies, as the name suggests, the people in the castle are best at lying.This is the case with Ouyuser, and Oxion is even more a master of deception!Oh, and what had been her dream trip to Ireland turned into a horrible nightmare.She fell from the clouds of happiness to the abyss of despair in one day, and she couldn't even tell Luo Lin.

Her father only stayed on Angel Island for one day after sending them back, before leaving for Liverpool.Emerald was glad that Jack didn't tell his father about his mother and Joseph, because his father didn't lose his temper.The fact is that William Meng is busy arranging the marriage of Emerald and Joseph. In Ireland, on the other hand, Joseph and Theon were horrified to hear their father mention the marriage to the Mencius daughter.Theon and Joseph are arguing over who should deliver the ammunition to Angel Island.Joseph insisted on going because he wanted to meet Amber, but Theon tried his best to stop him.Raymond mistakenly thought that Joseph wanted to go to Angel Island to meet Emerald, and teased him that he would have a wedding at home soon.

William Meng wants me to marry his daughter?Joseph was in disbelief after his father left. Unless I die!Theon replied sharply. That's it.That girl for you, Joseph said.I'm going to Angel Island, and I have to warn Amber of that old man's plans. Theon could no longer object, but Joseph and Amber were so disconnected that he began to wonder if going to London was a good idea.Followed him to review his feelings for Fei Cui, and didn't understand why he would object so fiercely when the possibility of her marrying Joseph was mentioned. He asked himself what his feelings for her were.He recalls how she completely mesmerized him the first time they met in the Crystal Cave.After getting to know her better, he found that she was a shrewd and lively girl.Theon was shocked by how possessive he was of her.Then he remembered the slap she gave him on his birthday.There was a smile in Theon's eyes, and he rubbed his cheeks involuntarily.Maybe it's because it's hard for a man to forget the first woman who slapped him!

On the afternoon when Joseph sailed to Angel Island to meet Amber, William Meng was not in Liverpool, but in Dublin to receive hospitality from Sir He, the city governor. He came to Sir He today for a good reason.When Jack had told him the guns were destined for Mammoth a week earlier, he had immediately understood Earl Guilt's connection to the Rebels and knew this was his big opportunity.He wanted his daughter to be the Countess of Guilt, and it seemed too long to wait for the old fellow to die!Meng William decided to inform the news. William Meng was ecstatic when he left Dublin Castle.Its approach really kills three birds with one stone!He not only removed obstacles for his future son-in-law and received a large bounty from Sir He, but also served his country by doing so!

Amber kept Joseph from approaching her.You should not have come.This is wrong and we must stop seeing each other. No, Amber, Joseph forced her into his arms.I've never felt this way about any woman.I love you! I am old enough to be your mother.She is miserable. God, you are only in your thirties, young and energetic, but unfortunately married to an old man! Emerald must know about us.She has been refusing to speak to me, refusing to come near me since Galwaystone's return.She leaves at dawn and returns at sunset. I don't even remember what she looked like, Amber.It is impossible for me to agree to this marriage.

I told William Jade was young.We're heading back to London tomorrow, and the suitcases are all packed.After tomorrow, we will not meet again. I'll go after London.Joseph said firmly. Amber knew how stubborn Joseph was.She decides to convince him with her body. However, she did not expect Joseph's powerful persuasion.They make love fiercely, passionately, as if this is the last time they will be together.They hug each other, pour out love words, and promise eternal love. After the passion, Amber fell into a deep sleep.Joseph was awake, staring at Amber's peaceful sleeping face.He dared not sleep.He must oversee his crew's removal of ammunition and return to Gwystone.

When Joseph's blue and golden Brimstone left the port, Meng William's Petrel had just passed by off the coast of Angel Island.Meng William, who was happily humming a ditty, suddenly had an idea.Why wait until tomorrow to drive his family to London?He could go to Angel Island now and spend the night with his beautiful wife tonight.Moreover, when Earl Guilt was arrested tomorrow, they had already arrived in London, so Auremond had less reason to doubt him. Meng William ordered the ship to sail towards Angel Island.He saw Joseph's boat leaving, but assumed he had come to pick up the ammunition.He got out of the boat and walked towards the house.

The room was quiet, and no one was seen.William guessed that because he was leaving tomorrow, Amber sent away all the servants.His footsteps echoed on the empty first floor, and then he saw the violet pajamas left at the foot of the stairs. He walked upstairs in a daze and walked into the bedroom.A strong sexual atmosphere permeated the room.He went to the bed.Amber's naked body is still soft and plump, full of passionate blush and sweat. Amber moved her body in her sleep.She stretched her limbs, still not fully awake.She heard footsteps, and the corners of her lips pursed gently.Joseph?she murmured.

He stared at her, listened to the name she called, and understood everything.William's face contorted angrily.All his long-planned plans were now in ruins.This dirty Irish sister-in-law ruined his life!Not only had she cuckolded him, she had chosen the husband he had chosen for his daughter--the man he had just designed to be Earl Guilt! A surge of hatred overwhelmed him.He grabbed her neck and pressed her face against her lover's cum.You dirty Irish aunt!he growled.Fucking an Irish pig in my bed!I am going to kill you! William Meng grabbed the riding whip that had always been kept in the bedroom, and hit her mindlessly, getting great satisfaction from her screaming in pain.She tried to cover her face with her arms, and William Meng whipped her body instead, without letting go.

Amber tumbled to the floor, but William Meng relentlessly started kicking her.Amber's screams gradually turned into moans until she finally lost consciousness. Go back to Ireland where you belong!You will never see your child again.William Meng kicked her hard again, spat, left the room, and locked the door. His anger was not exhausted.He called his two children and cursed at them for running away without a trace.William Meng vowed that when he finds those two brats, he must discipline them well! Jade was in the Crystal Cave when she heard her father angrily call her name.Hearing her father's voice, she knew immediately that something was wrong.Earlier she had seen Joseph's ship appear in the harbor and had decided to stay out of the way.Could it be that the father came back suddenly and bumped into the mother having an affair with Joseph?

She didn't dare to delay, and ran back to the house quickly, terrified in her heart. Meng William greeted his daughter at the door, furious.She was only wearing a thin, wet long dress, exposing most of her skin.Her black hair hung down her back, and her feet were bare.Looks like a slutty Irish aunt! go inside!Suit up!Have you no shame at all?Your mother just let you run around the island like this?William's face was flushed, and the whip in his hand was raised high. Fear kept Emerald in place.Get in now!he shouted, and the horse whipped her bare legs. Emerald moved.She suppressed a cry of pain and ran into the house.She ran up the stairs, to her room, but was always aware of her father's footsteps following her.She rushed into the room and hastily put on her petticoat and dress.She turned her head.The tall and menacing figure of her father looms over the door. Where is mother?She swallowed and asked in a low voice. Never mention her name again!Her father's anger terrified her.That sister-in-law ran away!Run away with her dirty Irish lover!She is dead to me!Get on board and we'll leave right away. Luo--Where is Luo Lin?she asked boldly. I will find him! After listening to his footsteps disappearing in horror, Jade collapsed on the bed.Father found out about Mother and Joseph!What happened in her absence?It is impossible for mother to leave her and Luo Lin behind!She loves them! Trembling, she left the room and slipped to the door of her mother's room.She turned the knob, only to find it locked.Mother?She leaned against the door and whispered. There was no answer in the room.She crouched down to the keyhole, but all she could see was the crumpled bed and no one in the room.Jade couldn't believe it.But what her father said was true.A mother abandons her child to elope with a man old enough to be her son! Jade heard the commotion downstairs and hurried back to her room.She quickly packed the clothes into a small suitcase, then lifted the hem of her skirt to inspect the place where she had been whipped earlier.There was already a shocking red mark on her foot. Fei Cui gritted her teeth, put on her pantyhose, put on her shoes, and straightened her fast-drying hair.She took one last look at the room.How many happy hours she had spent here, enjoying the sun and the sea and the sand, until that miserable day when she went to Ireland.Her world was wiped out in the blink of an eye!Oh mother, how could you leave us? Fei Cui went downstairs with the suitcase, and saw the crew of Haiyan carrying the suitcases that had been sorted in the hall onto the ship.Her throat tightened in fear, and she heard her father's voice scolding Luo Lin from the barn.She was horrified when she saw her brother.Her father hit Luo Lin's face with his whip, drawing a terrible bloodstain on his cheek.Luo Lin's face was as pale as paper, she thought he would pass out. emerald.He saw her choked up. You are never allowed to call your sister by that ridiculous name!Tasty Irish fantasy!I don't allow it, you hear me?From now on she will be called Philippe, a proper English name!He looked at his daughter with disgust.Cover your hideous Irish brunette! Oh, Luo Lin, you are bleeding.she whispered. His name is Locke; I'll make him a real man, even if it kills him!His eyes narrow dangerously.If I find out that you conspired with your framed mother to deceive me, I will kill you both! Emerald's heart twisted in pain.Mother: Why did you abandon us? aboard!I can't stand seeing you two!From this day forward, I will wipe out every trace of the bad influence of Ireland in you--completely! Ferrore's horse was foaming at the mouth as it rode into Gwystone's courtyard.Where is your father? Theon immediately sensed that something was wrong.He went to Belfast.What's wrong? God!Rory said in panic. Come in, Rory.Is it about my grandfather? Rory nodded, hesitating whether to say or not. what happened?Erin came too. Four soldiers came to arrest the Count with warrants of arrest.They searched the castle and surrounding buildings and found guns in the secret room.Rory still spoke. Theon sincerely hoped that Rory would keep his mouth shut in front of his mother. If my father lets him have an accident himself, I'll kill him! Don't worry, mother.I will find him and get him out of this country.Theon promised. Your father would throw a tantrum if he knew you were involved! Are the soldiers still on Mammoth?Between Theon. Two soldiers stayed behind to wait for him, and the other two left with evidence. Theon immediately went to Pemberk and told him the amazing news. Damn it!Your father was ostensibly transporting cloth to Northern Ireland, but in reality he was delivering letters for the Earl and Tonwolf. Theon asked Burke how to contact his grandfather.Burke hesitated for a moment, knowing that Raymond didn't want his son to be involved, but for the sake of the count's safety, he still told him.Mo's House on Thomas Street, Dublin is a liaison post. Xi En was quite surprised that the Mo brothers' father was also involved, but after thinking about it carefully, the Mo brothers married all Fei family members.I'm going to Dublin. Theon was shocked to find his grandfather sitting in the front hall of Mo's house, slouching.Grandfather, a warrant for your arrest has been issued.Soldiers await you at Mammoth. God!I never wanted you involved, Theon.I'm surprised your father sent you. He didn't.He went to Belfast.Rory came to Galwaystone to inform us.Mother is very worried about you, and I must take you out of Ireland as soon as possible. You can't take me away if the arrest warrant has been issued.If those bastards arrest me on your boat, it will kill your mother. There's a dark bay on the Hellfire, Theon advised, but he could see his stubbornness in the set jaw of his grandfather.Then let one of the Mo brothers take you to France. I am the Earl of Guild, do you think I will let the English drive me out of my own country?God damn it! That's just stupid Irish pride!You know my father's motto: Expediency! Boy, if our people are to survive, the shackles of the British must be broken, and it has to be people like us.If the Earl of Ireland cannot stand his ground, who can? I will stand with you.Sean said firmly. you can not!You and Joseph are the next generation.If we fail, you are Ireland's only hope.If our generation cannot succeed in the revolution, your generation must try to become independent by diplomatic means.Promise me you won't bring Joseph into this, you know how cranky he is. Frustrated as he was by his grandfather's stubbornness, Theon knew he had to accept it.No one can change Earl Guilt's decision, and it should be. Theon hurried back to Gwystone, hoping for his father's return.He comforted his mother that he had warned his grandfather in advance that he should be safe for the time being.He did not tell his mother about the earl's obstinacy, but shared all news with Pemberk. It was almost dark when Joseph returned home from Dublin.He rushed into the house as if pursued by someone behind him.His expression showed that he brought bad news. News of my grandfather's arrest was spreading throughout Dublin! I just talked to my grandfather at Mo's house this afternoon.Theon retorted. That's where they caught him on Thomas Street.A shootout is said to have broken out! Jesus, if he's caught, they'll have him in the dungeon at Dublin Castle.I must visit him.Erin insisted. Pembroke tried to stop her.I think you should wait for Raymond to come back. I should, but I don't want to.she said bluntly. We go with you.Joseph said. Absolutely not! I'm going with Irene, Burke said.We'll tell you everything. Theon's sharp silver eyes stared at Burke.I will take my mother to Dublin Castle.You prevented Joseph from coming with us, and I promised my grandfather that Joseph would not be involved. They took a carriage to Dublin.Crowds of Dubliners gathered in the streets, looking somber.At the castle gate, Theon's mother insists that she speak.She announces like a queen.I am Feileen, the eldest daughter of Earl Guilt.I asked to see my father. They had to face one official after another with evasions, policy delays, or frank refusals, but Irene would not take no for an answer and insisted on seeing her father.Theon so adores his mother, who embodies the traditional strong Irish woman. At last they were escorted to the dungeon in the castle, where the Count was imprisoned.Erin sees her father hurt and her Irish temper flares up.She cursed the soldier for not taking good care of him. Earl Guilt was very angry that his daughter and grandson came to visit him and got involved in his case. Erin's anger had been replaced by concern.If you kill yourself, I will never talk to you again! You may think you have a duty to me, but your first duty is to your children.They should have left Ireland. You should not sacrifice yourself for Ireland, Father! Theon knew what his mother didn't.Its grandfather was in great pain and was weakened from blood loss.When their eyes met, Theon knew his grandfather was dying. I have fought for the soul of this country against British oppression.Theon, promise me you'll take good care of Joseph. They shook hands.I will.Theon promised. The count let Irene tend to his wound, though he knew it wouldn't be of much use.Irene bravely cleaned the wound, tore the petticoat into long strips, and wrapped the wound tightly. The guard opened the cell door.Your time is up. It's time for your bloody Irish, British pig! The guard raised his rifle, but Theon stood before his mother, watching the guard with menacing silver eyes.He involuntarily took a step back. If something happens to the count, we will file a complaint against you for murder.Theon's threatening tone made the guard back away again. When they got home, Raymond was there too.After listening to Irene's narration in silence, he wrapped his strong arms around her and poured his own strength into her.He turned to his son and said: You two little devils go to London now!tonight! Theon and Joseph boarded the Hellfire in the middle of the night with three Feijia crew members.They will disembark the two brothers in London.After a month, if you are sure they are not wanted, come back and pick them up. The next afternoon, the Hellfire sailed into the Thames.While waiting for the customs inspection, the Oujia brothers discussed their behavior in London. I kept thinking that it was Joseph who spoke.Instead of accepting the hospitality of William Meng, we should have found a house of our own. good idea.Let's find a house first, and then go to old man Meng after we settle down in a few days.Theon replied. Theon, who had been looking forward to seeing Jade again, wholeheartedly agreed with Joseph.He didn't want Joseph to live in the same room with Amber, not to mention that he had already become suspicious of William Meng.He thought carefully on the boat: Who was going to inform his grandfather?Grandfather has been secretly assisting Captain Moonlight for many years, and nothing has happened to him.There was no way the Irish would betray him--and that left only the Englishman William Meng who might have known.After all, he was the one who sold the guns.But what about motivation?The Oumeng and Meng families have been cooperating for many years, why did he suddenly inform them?The answer came out quickly.He always felt that William Meng was working too hard to facilitate the marriage between Joseph and Fei Cui, but now he understood that it was for Fei Cui to become the Countess! Of course, all this is just his suspicion.Theon knew he had no solid proof, but he decided to be careful. However, Meng William had already learned from the customs and navy's office in London Dock that the Oujia brothers had come to London on the Hellfire.Theon and Joseph had just carried their luggage onto the deck when they saw the HMS Defender of the British Navy moored beside them.On the ship were Meng William, his son Meng Luolin, and his nephew Luo Jieke. What a coincidence.Meng William shouted. What a goddamn coincidence, Theon thought to himself. I didn't know you would be coming to London, but I'm more than welcome.Is everything alright with Gwystone? very good.Theon answered before Joseph could speak.If old man Meng betrayed his grandfather, he would definitely find out. Jack, Luo Lin, help carry their luggage here.William Meng ordered.Jack and Luo Lin immediately did as he asked. Theon gathered the crew.Come back here for a ride in a month, lad.If we've had enough by then, we'll swim home by ourselves.He winked and joked. Next time drive Brimstone over here.I'm tired of Theon calling the shots, Joseph joked.Then the expressions of the two brothers became serious.Help grandpa as much as possible.Joseph said. Be with God, Theon blessed.smooth sailing. They boarded the Defender.Theon felt that the only one who was happy to see them was Luo Lin; he was completely attached to Theon, and his admiration was obvious. This deserves a good celebration, William Meng shook hands with them vigorously, and grinned widely.There's a place just for you hot-blooded kids.My brother, the Earl of Sandage, highly recommends the Divan Club, which has an oriental flavor to satisfy any discerning soul.I can assure you that it will be an eye-opener for you. Theon and Joseph, though not very enthusiastic, were dragged away, and the party came back drunk.Theon had always had doubts in his heart, and he didn't drink as much as Joseph.He helped his brother aboard the Defense, and suddenly everything exploded in the blink of an eye. Theon heard William Meng shouting behind him: Irish scum!I will teach you how to steal other people's wives!With an order, Roger and the sailors of the Defense rushed forward together.British brutes!Theon swore, and fought back bravely, hitting three or four men, but there were too many men, and several sailors caught him behind him.He roared angrily, and helplessly saw the drunk Joseph being restrained by several sailors, he saw panic flash across Meng Luolin's young face, and then his eyes went black. Theon was awakened by the sound of cursing in his ears.He tried to stretch his limbs, but found that he was chained and unable to move. It was Joseph who shouted.You are angry just because I can give Kohaku happiness that you can't!Because you are incompetent, British pig!Joseph, who was chained like himself and had obviously just been severely beaten, shouted angrily without flinching. William Meng was really furious.He picked up the saber beside him and stabbed Joseph in the chest heavily, several times in a row.Everything happened in the blink of an eye.Joseph's chest was bleeding profusely, his head twitched a few times, and then he remained still. You killed him!Theon howled in pain, in disbelief.He wanted to rush forward angrily, but was shackled by chains, which scratched the skin of his hands and feet.God, he promised his grandfather to take good care of Joseph! When Meng William found out that he had killed someone, he panicked all of a sudden.He looked at his nephew Roger and his son Luo Lin who were standing aside, as if asking for their help. Luo Lin just had a pale face and said nothing.It was Roger, always scheming, who spoke.Uncle, it wasn't you who killed Joseph, he paused for dramatic effect.It was their brothers fighting, and Oxion drew his sword and stabbed his brother to death. You are right, Meng William nodded.He looked at O'Xion.It was you who killed your brother. Curse on you black-hearted souls, English pigs to hell!Sean yelled angrily. William Meng punched Theon's lower abdomen heavily.screw you!He turned to look at his sailor.I have plenty of witnesses to what happened tonight on the Defender, William looked at his son.Speak, Locke!You see the two brothers getting drunk and fighting, and Oxion, in a rage, takes a sword and kills his brother. Luo Lin opened and closed his mouth three times in a row before saying: I'm drunk, I didn't see anything, father. Theon stared at the boy with sharp silver eyes.Tell the truth, Luo Lin!But all he saw in the boy's face was fear and knew there was no hope. Meng William said coldly: Give him a good beating!Under the rain of fists, Theon gritted his teeth and remained silent.In the end, when he gradually fell into a coma, the only thing in his mind was that he would definitely take revenge!One day, he will ask William Meng to pay back his brother's life! The Navy trial was swift and full of evidence.Theon is accused of stabbing his brother to death during a brawl the day after he and his brother signed up to be crew members of the Defender.It was presented in court with his signature, and William Meng and Jack Rogers were witnesses.Meng Luolin still only said that he was drunk and didn't know what happened.No matter how Theon protested and cursed, the naval court ignored it. A naval court found him guilty.Twenty-four hours after arriving in London, Oxion was sentenced to ten years of torture aboard the prisoner ship Wool.In fact, it was tantamount to a death sentence, because few people survived that many years on the hellish prisoner ship! Amber went through untold hardships and finally arrived at Ge Weishidong.The bruises on her face and body have also faded to yellow.She couldn't wait to see Joseph.He must be able to help her! After Meng William knocked her unconscious that day, he locked her in the room and left with her children.It was a day after she woke up from the coma.Her whole body was in pain and covered with bruises.Her shoulder was dislocated, at least several ribs were broken, and her abdomen was bruised.She didn't have the strength to move, and fell into a coma until midnight before she could barely stand up. After screaming for a while, she realized that there was no one in the room.She managed to knock the lock with the bronze vase in the room and climbed downstairs.She picked some herbs from her herb garden to apply to the wound, plucked some parsley and catkins to satisfy her hunger, and started to climb to the village. The villagers were terrified to see her scarred appearance, and finally someone recognized her.A kind fisherman agreed to take her to Galway Stone, and return to Ireland, which she had not seen for seventeen years.She took off her gold wedding ring and gave it to the fisherman.She doesn't need it anymore.From now on, she is only Fei Amber, not Meng Amber. Amber stood at the door hesitantly for a while, not knowing how to report.Then she saw a familiar figure coming out.It was Pembroke, whom she recognized even after all these years as Gwystone's steward.Amber stepped forward to stop him. God, said Burke, surprised to see her.God!Who beat you like this! Mr. Pan, I am Amber Fei!I must see Joseph! Come on in, you look like you lost half your life.I really wouldn't recognize you if you didn't tell me.He poured her a glass of wine. Do you have milk, Mr. Pan?My stomach is beating drums.She hadn't eaten anything for two days and nights, except for the greens she swallowed in the herb garden. Burke sat her down in front of the fire and poured her a glass of milk.He eyed her sharply.Did William Meng do it? She nodded.Joseph Jesus, Joseph and Theon went to London to visit your husband, and he saw her expression change to utter terror. For Joseph's fear.I'd better go to the master.Burke said. Is my cousin Erin at home? Burke hesitated.Today is a tragic day for Erin.Irene's father, the Earl of Guilt, had died of his wounds in the Dublin dungeon, and she had just brought his body back to Galwaystone.Tomorrow they will bury the Count at Mammoth.Then he remembered that Feander was Amber's uncle.We are mourning here.Irene's father, also your Uncle Ender, was arrested by the British army and died of gunshot wounds. oh no.She wept softly. Burke caught her limp body just in time.I went immediately to Raymond. Raymond was shocked when he knew everything.Amber and Joseph are lovers, and William Meng has found out that Theon and Joseph are visiting London again! Blessings come in pairs, but misfortunes never come singly. After Raymond and Amber met, they immediately talked to Burke.I must go to London, but not tomorrow.Erin needed me at the funeral and he paced restlessly.As for Fei Amber, his blue eyes were cold.Give her money and all the help she needs, but make that sister-in-law leave Gwystone. Raymond arrived in London four days later.Wearing a navy uniform, William Meng was waiting for him in the navy office, posing full of majesty. William Meng, where is my son?Raymond asked straightforwardly. Sit down, Raymond.I regret to tell you that your cursed son Theon killed his brother Joseph in a brawl on his first night in London. You are lying!Raymond roared and thumped the table hard. It all happened on my navy ship Defender.I saw it with my own eyes, as well as my son Luo Lin and my nephew Jack. God damn lie!where is theon He was charged with murder and sentenced to ten years of hard labor on a ship.Our English courts were lenient, and did not hang the brother-murderer. What about Joseph's body?Raymond's body trembled angrily, almost uncontrollably rushing forward to strangle Meng William. That was five days ago.The Navy buried him in the Church of All Saints.I deeply regret this tragedy. No you don't.Raymond was straightforward. How can you say that? Because I've seen Amber. William Meng flinched. Raymond got up to leave, but he couldn't help but say something to the English pig.I tell you frankly, William Meng, if you set foot on my land again, you will die!Raymond swore. Raymond goes to London court, but there is no record of Theon's trial.The people in the court told him that what happened on the navy ship was judged by the navy court-martial, and that William Meng's brother, the Earl of Sandage, was equal to the navy.Raymond knew there was nothing he could do.But he refuses to give up, he will definitely find a way to rescue his son. It took him another two days to get a permit to bring back Joseph's body.Raymond carried Joseph's coffin aboard his ship Brimstone, feeling very sad.He lost two sons in London.God!How would he face Irene? Amber didn't know where to go.Dublin was out of the question, there were too many Fees there.In the end she decided to settle in Wicklow in the neighboring county.Raymond generously gave her a sum of money, and she decided to use the money to start a business, support herself, and no longer need to rely on men. She bought a house on Wicklow Street, started her new business, threw herself into it, and vowed that one day she would have her revenge.