Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

The Royal Citadel personnel arrived quickly. Gregory briefed them and conferred with Michael. It was decided that the bodies of the assassins would be taken back to the Royal Citadel.

Since the matter was now in the hands of the authorities, statements were crucial. The information revealed to Michael earlier would need to be reiterated to the Royal Citadel personnel. To avoid having to answer more questions, Aurora pretended to have fainted from her injuries and was carried back to her room.

Everyone was busy dealing with the aftermath.

After handling all the inquiries, Barrett finally collapsed from exhaustion. Viola instructed that he be taken to the bed in Grace Mansion to rest.

Charlotte usually preferred not to get involved in the affairs of the main house. However, when she heard Carissa had been the one to save them tonight, she went straight to Rebecca and demanded sharply, "How did you treat her in the past? Today, she saved the entire Warren family. Do you feel any shame? Will you still speak ill of her in the future?"

For the first time, Rebecca was at a loss for words in front of her sister-in-law. She was still in shock after the danger she faced tonight, which had nearly taken what was left of her life.

Yet, Rebecca was naturally strong and stubborn. After several changes in her expression, she finally managed to say, "How would she know that Valor Estate was under attack? Did she send the assassins herself? The authorities haven't investigated clearly yet, so why are you jumping to conclusions?"

Charlotte was dumbfounded. "So, you're saying she hired the assassins to kill you, and then came to your rescue so you'd owe her your lives? Is that what you mean? After all, if our family acknowledges her help, she can use that to secure wealth and power for herself, right?"

that, Charlotte left, wiping away her tears as she went. She felt deeply wronged, both for Carissa and

consider. One was cruel, while the other was foolish. Neither of them

off all its properties and shops. Charlotte's branch of the family couldn't afford even

but still living in the same estate? The main family had spent a lot of money over the years, and it was

and was incapable of handling any matter. Benjamin was even less useful, and Bryan was a complete failure who was

distressed, wondering how they would continue living.

Valor Estate and

that several people dressed in black were heading towards

be

She also instructed Violet to keep a close watch on Helen and Ryan. Carissa suspected it might be a diversion, so the people in Hell Monarch Estate had to be vigilant. Carissa herself took her Rose Spear and headed to Valor Estate. Given that the situation involved inevitable killings and battles, she decided to handle it personally. That way, she could better explain things to the king later and avoid implicating Violet and

Hell Monarch Estate,

to her and asked, "How

all," Carissa said, putting down

actions only confirmed her