Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 29

Barrett stared at Carissa in shock.

Her combat skills weren't just a bit better than his-it was leagues beyond. Even ten of him wouldn't stand a chance against her.

Why had she never mentioned her martial prowess before?

Carissa held the dowry list, smiling at him. Her smile was bright and radiant, like the dazzling sun. But then, with a swift motion, she lifted and dropped the list. It fluttered down like snowflakes in winter, turning into shreds of paper.

Rebecca's heart shattered at the sight.

Enraged, she shouted, "You've destroyed the dowry list! Fine, get out! You can't take anything from here, not even your clothes!"

Carissa chuckled. "Do you think anyone can stop me if I decide to take something from the estate?"

Rebecca seethed with anger. "You dare? If you take anything, I'll report you to the officials immediately. Barret divorced you! You can't take a single penny of the dowry!"

She leaned on her maid's arm, commanding urgently, "Guards, throw her out! Not even her entourage can leave. They are part of the dowry."

As the servants hesitated, uncertain whether to intervene, a loud proclamation rang out from the entrance, "A royal edict has arrived!"

expressions changed instantly,

ordered, "Quick, set

the necessary arrangements in the main hall, just as Derek entered the area, accompanied by

forward and knelt down. "I'm honored to

The edict is not for you,

stood up, having assumed the edict

edict's content after hearing Derek's

king learned Carissa opposed the arranged marriage. So, he issued a reprimand. Please inform His Majesty

glanced calmly at Rebecca, then at

that Carissa had sought an audience with the king to overturn the previous marriage edict, which would be disastrous if the king had agreed. But that didn't seem likely. Otherwise, the

the Sinclair family and a matchmaker as witnesses to divorce her." Derek's smile faded, his tone turning icy, "I see. General Warren, there's no need for you to bear the

edict in his

lowered herself to her knees. "I'm honored

heaven, the king decrees: Hector Sinclair, the Marquis of Northwatch, safeguarded our kingdom's

our kingdom. In recognition of his contribution's to the nation, the king confers upon him the title

and Solomon were overwhelmed

king hasn't forgotten the sacrifices of Hector and his family..."

posthumously when they sacrificed themselves years ago. Derek continued reading. "The title of duke shall be hereditary for three

her husband may inherit the title. If Lady Sinclair's husband holds another title, they can adopt someone from the Sinclair family as their foster son. Lady Sinclair will hold the power

fainted on