Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 190

Eleanor's invitation did indeed arrive at Northwatch Estate. Also, the celebration was tomorrow, but the invitation was delivered only today.

Clearly, there was no time to prepare a proper gift, so Carissa would have to choose something from the storeroom.

"Grand Princess Eleanor has always held a grudge against your family. When the late Madam Sinclair was still alive, Grand Princess Eleanor never invited her to any of her parties. Why has she invited you this time? Could it be that a crowd of gossipers is waiting for you?" said Lily, who was quite worried.

Carissa set the invitation aside. "That's a certainty."

She had heard about the past grievances between her parents and Eleanor. When she returned from Meadow Ridge after the deaths of her father and brothers, Carissa found out that Eleanor had sent her mother, Melanie, a "gift" that year.

Eleanor had specifically found someone to carve a miniature

sculpture. It was a small, intricately carved sculpture of a chastity belt that was maliciously inscribed with the word 'Legacy'. It was a cruel gesture, implying that the women of the Duke of Northwatch's family were expected to remain widows and not remarry.

The current invitation was probably a result of Carissa's recent achievements and her status as the duke's legitimate daughter. Marrying her could potentially elevate someone's rank, which might tempt some ladies from declining noble houses.

Eleanor aimed to block her path completely, so that even if Carissa remarried, she could only wed a merchant or a commoner. Yet, how. could a merchant or commoner ever achieve nobility? Such a scenario would make the notion of inheriting a title laughable.

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Lulu spoke up, "My lady, should we not go?"

took a seat, her

we go and be

about the situation. Hadn't Carissa already

aware of the animosity between Carissa

L

said, "She's right, my lady. We shouldn go. If we do, we'll have to bring a

sending a gift was a considerable expense, especially since it had to

to hide in this residence for the rest of our lives? Besides, a host of official families and noble

they turn on me at Grand Princess Eleanor's birthday celebration, I'll know they were mere opportunists. Knowing what kind of people. they are, I can avoid them in the future. Consider this celebration

lady, if they say anything unpleasant, please

at her. "Silly girl, I don't care

hurt. Since Carissa didn't care, their words would be like water rolling

maids nor Frederick discouraged

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eventually marry into the royal family and would inevitably have to

prepare the gift,"

was well-stocked with gold, silver, and jewels. Some were part of Carissa's dowry, while others belonged to her mother and sisters-in-law. The Westhaven spies had

from her mother and sisters-in-law could not

had

gift didn't need to be extravagant. But given the number of guests, many of whom were from the royal family, it couldn't be too insignificant.

some deliberation, none of them could agree on anything, so the senior maids