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."

losing a thousand silver coins meant he would

said, "Let's do it for fun. Don't bet so much-let's make it ten silver

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

the motions of asking Viola about it, just to ease his own conscience. But he won't be completely honest with her. If Viola chooses

problem is, there's no way to verify your option. The

only choose that he won't

"You and I are betting against Travis. If Travis loses

"I hope Barrett doesn't make me lose money. Man, just be

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, they had no choice but to carry him and leave. As they had to

made the mountain paths treacherous, but for soldiers, it was manageable. They needed to increase their speed. Otherwise, if Victor discovered they had been at the cemetery, he

water. Once they entered the mountains, they encountered many snakes, insects, rodents, and even wild animals. Dense vines and weeds obstructed their path, so Everett and Rafael took the lead, clearing a path with

the

branches and brush

side and ran back and forth several times to

been

from the end of the path, they set up some rudimentary traps. With Sunstrike in hand and the thick vines around

troops stormed into the cemetery two hours

Rafael and the others had been there, and discovered several guards who had been tied

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