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!"

changed instantly, their demeanor becoming

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

in the main hall, just as Derek entered the

down. "I'm honored

you, but for Lady

assumed the edict was a

the edict's content after hearing

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

Rebecca, then

to overturn the previous marriage edict, which would be disastrous if the king had agreed. But that

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,

royal edict in his

lowered herself to her knees. "I'm honored to receive

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 military

his six sons sacrificed their lives to reclaim the southern borders of our kingdom.

Theodore and Solomon were overwhelmed

of Hector and his family..." Theodore

the Warren family, however, wore complicated expressions. Why confer the title of duke only now? It should have been granted posthumously when they sacrificed themselves years ago. Derek continued reading.

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 to decide who it will

nearly fainted on