Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Carissa continued to count the money. When the banknotes fell short, gold bars were brought out to make up the difference.

It seemed Eleanor had substantial reserves-producing over two hundred thousand silver coins was not difficult for her.

Carissa had underestimated Eleanor:

Over the years, Eleanor had supported the household soldiers, maintained hundreds of servants, frequently hosted guests, and adorned herself in luxurious clothing and fine jewelry. Every piece of her attire was of the highest quality.

Yet, seeing Eleanor's pained expression as she handed over the money, Carissa knew this sum was hitting Eleanor where it hurt.

This time, they had completely ripped off the mask of civility between them.

At least, Carissa had recovered what was rightfully theirs and what had been deceitfully taken. There was no loss on her part. As for the rift, it was nothing new. There was no need to maintain the facade of hypocritical harmony.

With that, Carissa made her way out.

Eleanor and Jessica watched as Carissa walked away. There was none of the politeness from when she first arrived. Her straightened back radiated an air of arrogance and defiance.

"Carissal" Eleanor ground her teeth in frustration; but at this moment, she was powerless to do anything.

work over the years has gone to waste, all because

furious with Carissa, she warned her daughter sharply, "Don't provoke her! You're no match for her. The problems with The Gilded Tower are due to your negligence. How could you let them easily find the account books? And you kept all the account books at The Gilded Tower. How

them back to fronridge Estate, my mother-in-law would discover that I

only have one residence to use. If nothing else, why not destroy

all our shops, only The Gilded Tower

someone like Carissa, a once-divorced woman. With her family gone. and having been discarded by Barrett, she's clearly got nothing left to lose. It's not worth clashing with someone like that. Just

to do with

you hear her?

Eleanor said with a hint of frustration, her heart acking at the sight of

Understood?"

"Got it."

resentment towards Carissa and was determined to find a way to

exited Harmony Palace, they saw Rafael and Dylan waiting on horseback at the end of

and asked Carissa,

air. The weather was extremely chilly, and the biting wind was harsh. He didn't know how long he

him, placing her hand on his to stop him from dismounting. His