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,

the moment, Rebecca immediately ordered, "Quick, set up

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

forward and knelt down.

Warren, please rise. The edict is not for you, but for Lady Sinclair," Derek replied with a

assumed the edict was a reward from the

the edict's content after hearing Derek's

So, he issued a reprimand. Please

at Rebecca, then at

to overturn the previous marriage edict, which would be disastrous if the king had agreed. But that didn't

gone against the criteria listed in the marriage laws. Today, I invited representatives from the Sinclair family and a matchmaker as witnesses to divorce

the royal edict in his hand. "Lady Sinclair,

out a slow breath of relief, Carissa lowered herself

Northwatch, safeguarded our kingdom's

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

hearing this, Theodore and

the sacrifices of Hector and his family..." Theodore

should have been granted posthumously when they sacrificed themselves years ago. Derek continued reading. "The title of duke shall be hereditary for three generations. However, we're aware that all male descendants of the

Sinclair's husband holds another title, they can adopt someone from the Sinclair family as their foster son. Lady Sinclair will hold the power to decide who it

Rebecca nearly fainted