Chapter 199

Carissa's voice softened, losing the earlier sternness and coldness."

Your Highness, I wish you a long life that's as enduring as a

mountain."

Eleanor's gaze slowly shifted away from Carissa's face, and the rising resentment and thoughts were gradually suppressed. "Thank you, Carissa. Bring the gift forward. A servant stepped up to receive the scroll.

Jessica remarked coldly, "It seems the gift is a painting or calligraphy. I wonder which master's work it is. I hope it isn't something casually bought from the street."

Carissa smiled faintly. "Even if it were something casually bought from the street, it is still a token of my sincerity. Just as when my father and brothers sacrificed their lives, Grand Princess Eleanor sent my mother a symbol of chastity. It was also a gesture from your heart, wasn't it?"

No one had known of this particular event, but Carissa's words sent shockwaves through the room. The crowd's expressions varied, but no one dared to speak out.

The thought that a royal princess would send something so cursed was chilling.

Hector had died for the kingdom. How could the grand princess bestow such a thing to his family?

Helen gasped, unable to contain herself. "A symbol of chastity? What a cruel curse! Are you condemning the ladies of their family to be widows for generations?" Others might not know, but Helen was aware that Rafael was to marry Carissa. The symbol of chastity was something only a

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it seemed like a curse

of Eleanor, Helen couldn't help but

outrage.

speak without understanding the situation? Have you

at Carissa,

true or not.

Carissa, her eyes cold

stern.

of everyone. If you have that symbol of chastity, show it. If not, accusing me is a serious matter, and I will hold you

and menacing glare, as if she intended. to devour Carissa alive. For someone of her stature to direct such a look at a mere orphan from a noble house should have been intimidating enough to make Carissa

not intimidated. She even managed

good intentions, Your Highness. If any of the ladies wish to see it, they are welcome to visit my family. estate another

Whether you admit it or not, it's a fact that can't be erased. Finding the original carver should not be difficult. I fear that such a

you!" Eleanor's anger

had she ever been so

something? Talk of sinister Items

stepped forward, her gaze as

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