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."

the affairs of Carissa's

check in with Frederick, who would keep him

was treated as if he were the lord of the

Northwatch Estate. There was no need to hire

also one of the reasons Rafael frequently

documents awaiting his attention. As a new

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the Minister of Justice, he had to master the era's laws-failing

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

Rafael had promised not to take concubines, such promises weren't always under his control. Even Samuel, who was a man of high status, had received concubines from his superiors. It wasn't unimaginable for Salvador and Helen to arrange a few more for Rafael to secure

would also keep an eye on Rafael's offspring. If there were fewer than expected, trouble

who had only one official wife. Even those

gratitude, she could not afford to let her heart

to control. The mind might say not to fall

next day, Carissa sent an invitation to Silverstone Estate requesting that

written for the following day, but Evelyn and Viola arrived in less than two hours after receiving