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!"

instantly, their demeanor

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

in the main hall, just as Derek entered the area, accompanied by several royal

forward and knelt down.

is not for you, but

assumed the edict was a reward from

edict's content

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

calmly at Rebecca, then at Barrett

hesitated, unsure of the edict's details. He was worried that Carissa had sought an audience with the king to overturn the previous marriage edict, which would be disastrous if

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 stigma of divorcing your

in his

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

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 feats, especially in reclaiming the

borders of our kingdom. In recognition of his

Theodore and Solomon

Hector and his family..."

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

title, they can adopt someone from the Sinclair family as their foster son. Lady Sinclair will hold

fainted on the