Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 298

When the question was raised, everyone realized that Carissa was absent.

It was indeed strange. Given that she was about to marry into the family, she should have been present at Helen's tea party today.

In the midst of the confusion, Helen said coolly, "This tea party of mine isn't an event that just anyone can attend "

Her words made everyone understand the situation-Helen clearly did not favor her future daughter-in-

law.

That made sense.

Though Carissa came from a distinguished family and had military achievements, she was a woman who had once divorced. Rafael was a prince, and he was far above her in status.

Whispers and murmurs spread among the guests. Margaret felt uncomfortable, and disapproved of Helen's behavior. Even if Helen didn't like Carissa, the marriage had already been confirmed, and a certain level of decorum should be maintained.

her daughter-in-law, Jessica, who was engaged in conversation with Serena. She shook her

she not know what Jessica was

by spreading rumors. They had ultimately reaped the consequences of their actions. Given their

was approaching, Helen had been introduced to a sweet-talking girl from the

kind of scheme

good meal. The flatterers were out in full force. Hearing Helen's remark, many began to speak ill of Carissa.

but implied that she was difficult to manage and would be hard to control as a future daughter-in-law. They suggested that even the

apparent. It was likely that Eleanor had orchestrated this, aiming to sow

Carissa. Although Carissa holds the position of deputy commander of the Mystic Army, it's only an honorary title. I'm afraid she might

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for my cousin

that Helen, who clearly disliked Carissa but was pleased with Serena,

that this proposal would

being talked about for so long Carissa was just a discarded woman-how could she so easily

ensure to disgust Carissa somehow using Serena, her