Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 151

Once Kylie had settled into her seat, Carissa and Lulu approached and knelt respectfully.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

Kylie's gentle voice drifted down from above, "Lady Sinclair, there is no need for such formality. Please rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Carissa and Lulu stood, but remained in their place.

Kylie assessed Carissa. She had seen this woman before, and even then, Carissa's beauty had been striking. Now, having returned from the battlefield, her complexion had changed, but she was still undeniably a breathtaking beauty, capable of withstanding the scrutiny of any observer.

Kylie thought about Salvador's instruction to inquire whether Carissa would be willing to enter the palace. The thought made her stomach churn with unease.

A capable and stunning woman like Carissa might become the king's favored concubine if she entered the palace. Though she would never surpass the queen in rank, winning Salvador's heart could render Kylie's position precarious.

Yet, Kylie had always been known for her grace and virtue. As someone in a higher position, she couldn't afford to display any hint of jealousy.

Thus, she merely offered a few words of praise, acknowledging Carissa's contributions to the Southern Frontier, before adding with a hint of significance, "General Warren failed to recognize your worth, Lady Sinclair. And so, a pearl that should have been precious is now being unfairly devalued due to its past."

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quite straightforward, implying that Carissa had been married before and was therefore not as precious as

untouched maiden.

puzzled as to why

As if making a firm decision, she looked up at Carissa and said, " Fortunately, a pearl is always

clear to Carissa now-Kylie

maintained her composure and smiled

behind us. I am not one to dwell on bygone matters. One must look forward in life. Your comparison of me to

training in Meadow Ridge, and am used to a wild and free lifestyle. Returning

city has felt quite restrictive. Thankfully, I am now back at my family estate. Also, having severed ties with the

words, Carissa wasn't interested in marriage-her independence was too

her words would dissuade Kylie from acting as a

polite words meant to preserve her image. Recalling Salvador's instructions, Kylie

she would understand to

warm, affectionate smile. "Lady Sinclair, you are candid and graceful, qualities I deeply admire. If you were to enter the palace and become

lips parted slightly as she stared at Kylie in

sister in the palace? Wasn't this a veiled

battle with a military title. It was impossible for the current queen to interfere with matters of the previous

palace. Otherwise, she wouldn't

it indeed Salvador who had prompted this questioning session? Why would Salvador have such

her gaze, Carissa smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, if you like me, I would be honored to consider you as my elder sister. I