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, their demeanor becoming

Rebecca immediately ordered, "Quick, set up a table and receive the

main hall, just as

forward and knelt down. "I'm honored

edict is not for you, but for Lady Sinclair," Derek

up, having assumed the edict was a reward from

however, anticipated the edict's content after

the king learned Carissa opposed the arranged marriage. So, he issued a reprimand.

calmly at Rebecca, then

marriage edict, which

slight pause, Barrett said, "Carissa has gone against the criteria listed in the marriage laws. Today, I invited representatives from 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

royal edict in his hand. "Lady Sinclair, heed

a slow breath of relief, Carissa lowered herself to her knees. "I'm

the edict and began to read aloud, "By the grace of heaven, the king decrees: Hector Sinclair, the Marquis of Northwatch, safeguarded our kingdom's borders for many years. He achieved great

lives to reclaim the southern borders of our kingdom. In recognition

this, Theodore and Solomon were overwhelmed

Hector and his

of duke only now? It should have been granted posthumously when they sacrificed themselves years ago. Derek continued reading. "The title of duke shall be hereditary for three generations.

her husband may inherit the title. If Lady Sinclair's husband holds another title, they can adopt someone from the Sinclair

nearly fainted on the