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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implying that Carissa had been married before and was therefore not

untouched maiden.

message, but was puzzled as to why Kylie said this to

said, " Fortunately, a pearl is always a pearl. Any dust can be easily brushed away. You shouldn't belittle yourself, Lady Sinclair. There will always

Carissa now-Kylie was suggesting a marriage

displeased Carissa, she maintained

you for your kind words, Your Majesty. The past is behind us. I am not one to dwell on bygone matters. One must look forward in

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

norms of the city has felt quite restrictive. Thankfully, I am now back at my family estate. Also, having

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

would dissuade Kylie from

smiled, clearly dismissing Carissa's comments as mere polite words meant to preserve her image. Recalling Salvador's instructions, Kylie decided to be

would

"Lady Sinclair, you are candid and graceful, qualities I deeply admire. If you were to enter the palace and become my sister, I believe

parted slightly as she

mean by saying Salvador would be pleased if she became Kylie's sister in the palace? Wasn't this a veiled suggestion for her to

impossible

likely didn't want her to enter the palace. Otherwise, she wouldn't have used the phrase about a

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

you as my elder sister.