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

garner public sympathy to counteract the

if one were to take offense at every slight, life would

had prepared some cold drinks to help cool down the summer heat and ease any lingering

complexion had noticeably improved,

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

done. We stored plenty of ice in the cellar last year, so wel have more

the two senior

somber. But upon entering the room

lady, don't let those shameless people get

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

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. We need to set the record straight,"

handle things

our door seeking rebuke, just as i wanted it's a shame we couldn't

reputation had to be protected. Otherwise, Lily would have blasted the old, sickly woman without restraint. She would make sure Rebecca was thoroughly

of why Sebastian refused to treat Rebecca spread throughout the capital. It wasn't from the attending physician but from

is ungrateful and harsh is beneath

clearly intending for the official and

scene at Northwatch

couldn't find peace; the news of his family's troubles spread throughout the capital, and