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?

once you're in Hell Monarch Estate, if you want to enjoy a peaceful life, don't try to make things difficult for your daughter-in-law. Whether you like Carissa or not, or oppose her entering the family, it's a done deal that she's marrying Rafael. You don't have

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

how unhappy she was with Carissa, the marriage was set in stone. She

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

the deaths of Hector and his six sons.

and Carissa was already preparing to remarry. This further showed she had no sense of respect for her family. How could someone so disrespectful have been a dutiful daughter-in-law

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

her mother, whether Carissa needed to observe it or not was still under debate as she had already divorced once. However, it was clear that she was married to Barrett during the period when

Starhaven, failing to observe duties to one's family was considered a grave offense, which could incite public outrage. Within days, the situation escalated, with some even shouting and cursing outside Northwatch

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