Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 275

Salvador's desire to settle the score on Carissa's behalf by arranging for Barrett to marry a woman who had been divorced after just a year seemed rather pointed.

Ironically, Carissa had also been married to Barrett for only a year before their separation.

It was possible Viola might not agree to this match. But since it was the king's edict, it left her with little choice.

The visit from Evelyn and Viola might have been an attempt to gauge what kind of person Barrett was. Salvador's actions made Carissa feel that she might be dragging

Viola into this situation.

This wasn't settling a score for Carissa, but creating an enemy for her.

It seemed necessary for Carissa to meet Viola, at least to clear the air and prevent any hostility towards the Duke of Northwatch's family. It didn't matter much for Carissa's own sake, but she wanted to avoid creating lingering resentment toward the Duke of Northwatch's household, as Ryan would eventually take charge of it.

Rafael noticed the concern etched on her brow, and said, "The visit from the matriarch of the Earl of Silverstone's family is probably to inquire about your divorce from Barrett. This matter might have caused quite a stir outside, but they're reasonable people. They know that rumors might not always be true. As you were personally involved, they'll need to hear from you to get a clear understanding."

affairs of Carissa's household. Each

he would first check in with Frederick, who would keep

treated as if he

to hire much more staff,

one of the reasons Rafael frequently

a while, he prepared to leave. He had a stack of documents awaiting his attention. As a new official at the Supreme Court, the cumbersome paperwork made his eyes ache

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Justice, he had to master the era's laws-failing to do so would. undermine

him off at the door. They had a certain understanding, but now, Carissa's thoughts were more complex. Each time she bid him farewell, she instinctively kept her distance. Carissa knew she had to manage her own feelings. She was set to spend

such promises weren't always under his control. Even Samuel, who was a man of high status, had received concubines from

relatives would also keep an eye on Rafael's offspring. If there were fewer than expected, trouble might be directed at

never seen a royal member who had only one official wife. Even those who managed

of gratitude, she could not

control. The mind might say not to fall

invitation to Silverstone Estate requesting that

and Viola arrived in less