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,

immediately ordered, "Quick, set up a table

main hall, just as Derek entered the area, accompanied by

knelt down. "I'm honored to receive the

for you, but for Lady Sinclair," Derek replied with

having assumed the edict

however, anticipated the edict's content after

marriage. So, he issued a reprimand. Please inform His Majesty that Carissa has gone against the criteria in the marriage

glanced calmly at Rebecca, then at Barrett "You've divorced

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 edict would have been directed at him,

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 stigma of

raised the royal edict in his

relief, Carissa lowered herself to

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

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

this, Theodore and Solomon

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

reading. "The title of duke shall be hereditary for three generations. However,

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

fainted on the