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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who did not remarry, often as

case, it seemed like a

Eleanor, Helen couldn't help but voice

outrage.

without

and glanced at

true or not.

Carissa, her eyes cold and

stern.

why you would accuse me of such things in front of everyone. If you have that symbol of chastity, show it. If not, accusing me is a serious matter, and

intended. to devour Carissa alive. For someone of her stature to

was not intimidated. She even

intentions, Your Highness. If any of the ladies

whether it was sent by Your Highness, that is something only you would know. Whether you admit it or not, it's a fact that can't be erased.

you!" Eleanor's

ever

Items and the like-what nonsense! think your family is the one that

stepped forward, her gaze as cold

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