Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Carissa continued to entertain the guests, but privately instructed Violet to keep an eye on everyone, especially those with ulterior motives.

Violet observed two young women who frequently exchanged glances with Eleanor. After noting their details, she approached Lily to inquire about them.

Lily was assisting with the arrangements inside. After identifying the two women, she came out and told Violet, "The one in the yellow dress is from Lady Ruth's natal family, but I don't know her name. The one in the violet dress is from the late Lady Chloe's natal family, and her name is Renee. She is exceptionally talented and beautiful. People often compare her to Queen Kylie. Queen Kylie's talents were once unrivaled in the capital."

Violet made a mental note of that. When Carissa emerged, Violet informed her of the two women's identities.

Carissa understood immediately. Both Ruth and the late noble concubine, Chloe, had connections to Eleanor and Yuvan. They were clearly trying to insert their own people into Hell Monarch Estate. They had brought Serena here to cause trouble for Rafael.

It seemed they couldn't allow Yuvan to stay in Valken anymore. He needed to be brought back to the capital, where he could be watched closely.

It was also time to settle the score with him for what happened to Avis.

After the banquet, Rafael held Carissa's hand as they saw off the guests at the main entrance. Together, they made a stunning pair-the prince was handsome and noble, while the princess consort was beautiful and elegant.

The guests couldn't help but admire the pair, thinking that they were indeed a perfect match made in heaven.

to the careful arrangements made by the guards,

Jessica shared a carriage, and opened the appreciation gift presented before they

thoughtful gift for each guest,

gift to find a small sculpture of a tortoise, a symbol of longevity and

it aside with a

then looked at Eleanor's gift, which was a small sculpture of an elephant, a symbol of virtue and

she implying that I won't live long? And she gave you an elephant! Is she suggesting you

Haven't you seen how your mother-in-law looks at you? You've been staying at

back? He hasn't even come to pick me up!" Jessica had been waiting for Leopold to come for her. "And after what happened

else can you do?

of the worthless woman's favor." Eleanor rubbed her temples, growing impatient. "Enough! Go home and stop bothering me. I have

was furious at the thought of taking Serena into her household, but with her mother asking about the business, she had to reply,

hundred thousand

in shock. "Have you lost your mind?! Four hundred thousand? Everyone knows The Gilded Tower is modeled after The Golden Tower. It's made a profit already. You should sell it at a lower price. Otherwise,

trying to recoup the large sum we gave Aunt Helen. We need to earn that money back. Besides, our business is doing so