Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 347

The scene before Helen was truly pleasing to the eye.

Her son was handsome, and Carissa was beautiful. Both of them exuded a cold, imposing match as husband and wife.

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Just a moment ago, Gillian had rushed in to report that it had been confirmed Carissa was indeed chaste, and that she had only consummated her marriage with Rafael the previous night. Helen was quite satisfied with this news, though her satisfaction was limited to the fact that Carissa pure. As for this being Carissa's second marriage, she hadn't fully come to terms with it yet. Helen sat upright, her demeanor proud, and her gaze carried an air of authority.

Suppressing his anger, Rafael led Carissa forward by the hand. They knelt down, and bowed their heads in greeting

Gillian, holding a tray, stood to the side and spoke. "The new bride offers a toast to Lady Helen!"

Carissa took the cup, respectfully offering it to Helen with both hands. "Mother, please have some wine."

Helen waited for a moment. It was only when she saw the anger brewing in Rafael's eyes that she slowly. extended her hand to accept the drink. She took a small sip and then set the cup aside. "Hand her the gift," Helen said slowly, her voice laced with a natural haughtiness.

Gillian set down the tray and took out a pair of stag and dove motive bangles, smiling as she placed them on Carissa's wrists.

bride. The new bride should bow and thank her for

her a gift, Carissa was obliged to bow and express

need to rush, Rafael said coldly. "There's something I

had been caught, she quickly blustered, "Who's been spreading such nonsense? I'll have their tongue

just tell me-did you or did you not? If you did, say yes. If you didn't, say no." Helen feared nothing more than the sight of her son with that stern expression-it was

could still rely on her charms to appease him. But trying to do the same with her son was utterly useless. Not only would it fail, but his gaze would also

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pressure of her son's gaze, Helen shot a glance

don't be angry. It's all

everything about the bet

at Gillian-how could she not keep

hearing the whole story, Carissa gave Rafael a reassuring look, signaling him not to

a few Mystic Pearls. If Mother wants them, I can offer them as a token of respect. Since Grand Princess Eleanor said

Eleanor's palace. Il explain the situation to her in person. Grand Princess Eleanor is reasonable. Since she made the bet, she'll honor it, return the pearls

give you the three thousand silver

up. "You're not upset? You're not angry? I took your dowry, and you're

really