Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 277

After finishing her statement, Viola smiled again. "But it might be for the best that you're separated. Now, marrying the Hell Monarch and becoming a princess consort is certainly better than being a general's wife, isn't it?"

Carissa didn't appreciate the ambiguous tone in Viola's words.

"Fate cannot be controlled by human will. When I divorced, I never considered marrying the Hell Monarch," she said flatly.

Evelyn's face darkened as she reproached her daughter. "Vjola, how can you speak like that?"

"Forgive me. I speak bluntly by nature. I hope you won't take offense, Lady Sinclair."

Viola's smile faded as she continued, "In that case, how do you view Barrett's character? Since you've divorced him, he must be quite lacking in your eyes."

Carissa found the question amusing. "Since you've already made such a statement, why ask me?"

Evelyn shot Viola a sharp look, then turned to Carissa with an apologetic tone." Please don't mind her, Lady Sinclair. She's used to speaking freely after being on her own for years. We came not only to visit Lord Ryan, but also to learn from you about Barrett's character. At the very least, we'd like to know your opinion of him."

isn't the best approach. As Ms. Prince mentioned, since I've divorced him, it's clear that I couldn't tolerate him.

and those grievances faded away. I don't really know Barrett well. He went off to war on our wedding night, and by the time

understanding. "In that case, you both

know him on the battlefield of

of respect. "Oh, I almost forgot. You also

the Southern Frontier

follows. orders, doesn't compete for credit, and is brave and strategic. As for his personal virtues, since I don't know him well, I can't provide an answer. You may inquire elsewhere

quite satisfied with Carissa's

wanted to annul your marriage and that his mother also tried

relief. Finally, they were asking

wanted Barrett to annul our marriage, and tried

exchanged glances, and fell silent. Some matters were negotiable, but scheming to keep

it Barrett

this question, Carissa could tell that Viola had a favorable impression of Barrett. She likely admired military men, perhaps because her late husband was one. Or perhaps it was because the marriage had already been arranged with no room for negotiation, and she hoped Barrett was

the specifics of who was behind it. Barrett did say he didn't want my dowry, but whether that was truly