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

the face of such decelt and manipulation, if one were to take offense at

drinks to help cool down the

complexion had noticeably improved, her skin looking much

and Holly. They need it

plenty of ice in the cellar last year, so wel have more than enough,"

Frederick and the two

somber. But upon entering the room and seeing. Carissa,

"My lady, don't let those shameless people get

sit down. "I'm not upset. Consider it

the situation. The matter of cutting off someone's livelihood is serious, and requires a clear understanding from everyone. We can't just dismiss those idle rumors.

you handle things with thoroughness.

is fitting they ve come to our door seeking rebuke, just as i wanted it's a shame we couldn't vent our

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

the capital. It wasn't from the

"One who is ungrateful and

medication costs, clearly intending for the official and his

only learned later that his mother and elder brother had caused a scene at Northwatch Estate. Furious, he spent

of his family's