Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Rafael and Dylan led the way on horseback, while the carriage followed slowly behind.

Helen grasped Carissa's hand, her excitement almost impossible to contain. "I truly didn't expect you to successfully get all the money back. Others may not be aware, but I know Grand Princess Eleanor very well. She may appear amiable to everyone, but in reality, she's quite domineering."

Carissa gently pulled her hand away. "Now that you know what kind of person she is, it's best to keep interactions with her to a minimum in the future."

Helen nodded, but her expression grew worried. "I'm just concerned that if we fall out with her, she might speak ill of us in front of other ladies and tarnish our reputation."

"What's there to worry about?" Carissa said dismissively.

"Of course, you're not concerned. Your reputation is already in tatters, but I've just left the palace and can't afford to gain a bad name."

Carissa gave her mother-in-law a sidelong glance. Helen was really harsh with words, especially when speaking to those she considered her own.

Helen quickly realized her mistake and tried to clarify, "That's not what I meant. It's just that Kiera is currently looking for a husband. Eleanor has connections with many prominent families, so I'm worried she might spread rumors that could harm Kiera's reputation."

"Kiera is a high princess, and she's protected by the king and queen. She also has the backing of the Hell Monarch's household. Who would dare gossip about her? They'd be courting disaster," Carissa responded.

the queen, who seemed keen on having Logan marry Kiera. Carissa planned to first learn

intentions. After her failed marriage with Barrett, Carissa felt that simply following parental orders and the advice of matchmakers was no longer sufficient -mutual agreement between the two

upset?" Helen asked after Carissa had been silent for a

the

you half if you got the money back for me. I promise

money,

it?" Helen was puzzled. "If you don't want it, why did you go to

deceived you and took your money, isn't it only right

Helen glanced at her

daughter-in-law's calm profile,

been reviewing the accounts. When Helen felt extremely cold, Carissa had instinctively wrapped her in a

been kind to me. I'll remember that. I'm

of course, referring to the Warren

but remained

closely, thinking that her daughter-in-law was not as insufferable as others had claimed In fact, she was quite the opposite. It was clear that the former accusations by Eleanor about the Duke of Northwatch's family were nothing but lies meant to