Violet and Travis both understood the implication of Carissa's words.

The situation in Westhaven was bound to change drastically. Once the current crown prince, Edmund, ascends the throne, the first order of business would be a thorough investigation of Fawnrun City. There were three reasons for that-revenge, consolidating his own

political power, and redrawing the borderlines.

If Barrett still had any sympathy for Viola, he should let her return to her family.

But if he kept Viola with him to force Oliver to stand up for the Warrens, then he and Aurora were essentially the same utterly selfish.

Feeling playful, Violet said, "Let's make a bet. Will Barrett give Viola a divorce letter? I think he won't."

Though he held Barrett in low regard, Travis still remembered the man's bravery on the battlefield and was willing to give him a small measure of support. "He might. At least he showed responsibility on the battlefield."

The two looked at Carissa. "What will you bet on?"

Carissa tilted her head. "Actually, I don't know Barrett very well."

Violet pulled out a banknote worth a thousand silver coins. "You still have to choose. Let's bet a thousand silver coins."

Seeing the large sum, Travis immediately shook his head. "No way. I'm not betting on that."

be fine, but losing a thousand silver coins meant he would surely be punished by his

it for fun. Don't bet so much-let's make

banknotes. Money shouldn't be flaunted. She saw the way Travis looked at the notes, as if he

think he'll probably go through the motions of asking Viola about it, just to ease his own conscience. But he

way to verify your option. The Capital Guard is keeping

can only

I are betting against Travis. If Travis loses to us, it'll be

"I hope Barrett doesn't make me lose money.

from the cemetery. Over the course of three days, Victor had thoroughly searched the entire city and would soon think of the cemetery. So, despite Lawrence's severe injuries,

paths treacherous, but for soldiers, it was manageable. They needed to increase their speed. Otherwise, if Victor discovered they had been

encountered many snakes, insects, rodents, and even wild animals. Dense vines and

up the mountain,

branches and brush on

forth several times to make

been there. Then

they set up some rudimentary traps. With Sunstrike in hand and the thick vines

troops stormed into the cemetery

several guards who had been tied up. When questioned, the guards revealed that Rafael and his team had been

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