Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 222

Victoria was well aware of Helen's intentions. She decided to give Helen a gentle warning.

"Soon, you'll be moving to Hell Monarch Estate to live with Rafael. If you don't understand the ways of managing a household, don't try to overstep and take control. Once Carissa enters the family, she will naturally take charge of the household's affairs..."

"Victoria, that's not quite right," Helen interrupted Victoria with an unusual seriousness. "How can a new bride be in charge of the household? I have reservations about her. Since we're here together, I won't hesitate to speak plainly-I don't like her, and I don't want her to be my daughter-in-law, let alone manage the household."

"Oh? You want to take over the household?" Victoria raised an eyebrow. "Alright then, starting tomorrow, I'll ask Kylie to transfer her duties overseeing the inner palace to you. Let her have a rest and see how you manage for a few days."

"It's not like I've never done it before," Helen replied. "Kylie has been in charge of the inner palace, and I've assisted her significantly. Besides, didn't I help you a lot when you were in charge of the palace back then?"

"Yes, you helped a lot, but sometimes you were more of a hindrance," Victoria said bluntly.

"Our parents spoiled you too much. After you entered the palace, I kept an eye on you and protected you, allowing you to have a stable life and bear a son and a daughter. How many times have you gotten into trouble and I had to clean up after you?

oppose her entering the family, it's a done deal that she's marrying Rafael. You don't have the right to oppose it. If you cause trouble in the household, I won't

even Helen's own sister wasn't fond of her anymore.

harsh reality-no matter how unhappy she

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birthday banquet. If they backed out of the marriage bow, Carissa's reputation would be ruined. After considering it, Helen decided

out

the Duke of Northwatch's daughter soon spread throughout the capital, and the

were many opinions among the people. Some said Carissa was unworthy of such a match, while others believed they were a perfect

married Barrett less than two years after the deaths of Hector and his six sons. That meant she hadn't observed the three years of mourning,

since her mother passed away, and Carissa was already preparing to remarry. This further showed she had no sense of respect for her family. How

a wildfire of controversy across the capital. People began to realize that it really hadn't been three full years between Hector's death and Carissa's marriage to Barrett. That meant the mourning period Carissa had

the mourning period for her mother, whether Carissa needed to observe it or not was still under debate as she had already divorced once. However, it was

family was considered a grave offense, which could incite public outrage. Within days, the situation escalated, with some

with anger. Recognized as servants of the Duke of Nortwatch's family, they were surrounded and berated by the people. People pointed fingers