Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 198

Carissa's smile widened, her fan fluttering as she tried to dispel the oppressive atmosphere in the room

"It seems you believe in setting double standards, Lady Jesicca How is it that when I speak the truth, you want to tear my mouth apart, yet it's perfectly acceptable for you to slander and spread rumors? I trust the grand princess has invited Sebastian today. Should we perhaps ask him to clarify things?"

Carissa cast a meaningful glance at Rebecca. "Rebecca, if you feel wronged, you may address your concns directly with Sebastian."

Rebecca looked at Carissa with a mixture of resentment and

coldness. Carrisa was once so submissive and obedient before her, but now, her gaze was filled with indifference.

Rebecca blamed Carissa for everything that had happened. Carissa couldn't even tolerate one concubine. What kind of virtue could she

have as a wife?

Yet, Rebecca remained silent. She knew that if Sebastian was called over, she might find herself cut off from Snowdrop Pills in the future.

snarled, "What right does a

too soft, just enough

public, I expect you to be mindful of your words. Even though I'm the only one left of the Duke of Norwatch's family, I'm

fell over the room. Many of the

machinations. However, they couldn't say or do anything due to her status.

internally cheering for Carissa.

recognized her tendency to form cliques

and a few others would act as her proxies,

seemed they had met their match. Carissa may be an orphan, but she wasn't one to

she admired the latter's courage in standing up to Eleanor and

you're quite impressive," Leona said softly from beside. Carissa,

tone cold and detached. "Lady Heather, how is your

daughter praised Carissa. She was keenly aware of

soon as Eleanor asked, Heather flinched and forced a smile." Thank you for your concern,

Heather abruptly waved for her daughter. " Leone, come back