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.

years, how could she not know

Carissa's reputation by spreading rumors. They had ultimately reaped the consequences of their

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

kind of scheme was at

was simply there to enjoy a good meal. The flatterers were out in full force. Hearing Helen's

the surface, they praised Carissa's military achievements 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

likely that Eleanor had orchestrated

a discreet signal. Jessica smiled, then stepped forward and said, "Aunt Helen, my cousin is about to marry Carissa. Although Carissa holds the position of deputy commander of

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wife for my cousin

manipulating Helen. They knew that Helen, who clearly disliked Carissa but was pleased with Serena, would

this proposal would

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

would ensure to disgust Carissa somehow using Serena,