Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 166

Frederick's words, laced with flattery, worked their charm on the crowd. Everyone loved to hear sweet talk-Frederick's compliments ignited the people's sense of justice, leading them to vocally denounce those from the Warren family.

It seemed moral coercion wouldn't work on Carissa. She hadn't even appeared to address the matter, and Rebecca realized her efforts were futile. With that, she had no choice but to leave in disgrace. Rebecca had initially planned to have Carissa return to the Warren family, but Barrett adamantly refused. Given the overwhelming gossip about Aurora, Rebecca then thought to create a commotion to redirect the public's ire. She hoped that by stirring up trouble, the people would shift their criticism away from the Warren family, thus giving them a break from the public's scorn.

She had hoped her antics would at least drag Carissa into a mess of accusations. Rebecca figured that if they confronted or pushed people around, the Duke of Northwatch's family wouldn't have a leg to stand

on.

To her surprise, Frederick and his team countered her claims with clear evidence. They even stated they would call upon witnesses.

Those matters couldn't withstand close scrutiny!

Left with no other options, Rebecca had to leave.

Carissa was seated in the main hall, sipping tea. She could hear all the commotion outside.

She was no longer surprised by the antics of the Warrens. Long had she seen through their true nature.

She understood their motive was to deflect attention from Aurora's faults, and shift public opinion to protect both Aurora and the

public sympathy to counteract the criticism of Aurora's greed and recklessness on the

such decelt and manipulation, if one were to take offense at every slight, life would

to help cool down the summer heat and ease any lingering

Carissa's complexion had noticeably improved, her skin looking

smiled. "Prepare a cup for Frederick, Lily, and Holly. They

We stored plenty of ice in the cellar last year,

Frederick and the two senior

the room and seeing. Carissa, their faces immediately

don't let those shameless people get to you. They aren't worth

invited them to sit down. "I'm not upset. Consider

is serious, and requires a clear understanding from everyone. We can't just dismiss those idle rumors. We need to set the record straight," Frederick

you handle things with

was fuming. Ever since the divorce, I've been holding onto a grudice is fitting they ve come to our door seeking rebuke, just as i wanted it's a shame we couldn't vent our frustrations more thorough it's truly

reputation had to be protected. Otherwise, Lily would have blasted the old, sickly woman without restraint.

Sebastian refused to treat Rebecca spread throughout the capital. It

who is ungrateful and harsh is beneath

clearly intending for the official

had caused a scene at Northwatch Estate. Furious, he

there, he couldn't find peace; the news of his family's troubles spread

everyone. She eventually decided to return to her