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."

me isn't the best approach. As Ms. Prince mentioned, since I've divorced him, it's clear that I couldn't tolerate him. How could he be considered a good person in my

I don't really know Barrett

case, you both were indeed practically

the battlefield of the

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

Southern Frontier battlefield, Lady

and strategic. As for his personal virtues, since I don't know him well, I can't provide an answer. You may inquire elsewhere if you wish to

seemed quite satisfied

"I've heard that before your divorce, he wanted to annul your marriage and that

sense of relief. Finally, they were asking about

Warren family wanted Barrett to

and fell silent. Some matters were negotiable, but scheming to keep a woman's

"Was it Barrett or his mother who schemed to keep your

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

it. Barrett did say he didn't want my dowry, but whether that was truly his sentiment,