Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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Salvador’s expression was a mixture of anger and confusion.

However, Derek knew him well and understood that Salvador was furious with the Royal Management

Department for their incompetence.

No one believed Heather could be behind this. Even if it were her, there was no way she would have bribed Janice with all that jewelry and money just to speak favorably of herself. There was more to this than met the eye.

If Rafael thought there was nothing suspicious, he wouldn’t have sent the maid back to the pa

palace. He must have discovered something but chose not to investigate further, opting to send her back to the Royal Management Department instead. This attitude made it clear he wanted to avoid getting too entangled in the mess.

Yet, the Royal Management Department hadn’t obtained any useful information after the maid was sent

to them.

How could Salvador not be furious?

keep her alive. Even if

this matter wasn’t cleared up, Salvador felt like an unseen hand was manipulating events from the shadows–almost like someone had laid out a

didn’t like that

Derek responded and

interrogation,

Eleanor who instructed her to do this. As for why she pointed the finger at Lady Heather, she feared retaliation against her family from Grand Princess Eleanor and was too afraid

she dead?” Salvador

wouldn’t last much longer. By the time I left, she was barely breathing. She’s probably gone now.”

quiet for now. Tell everyone from the Royal Management Department to keep their mouths shut. I will summon Rafael back to the palace tomorrow. It’s been a while since I’ve had a proper conversation with

orders, he returned to the inner chambers where

king’s cup, he was about to step back quietly when Salvador asked, “Do you believe Janice’s accusation against Aunt Eleanor,

to make wild assumptions, but… Janice was indeed tortured, and in the end, she didn’t appear to be

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the desk, lost in thought. “Do you remember the uproar about the miniature chastity belt sculpture? My aunt is a spiteful woman. The Duke of Northwatch refused to marry her all those years ago, and she still holds a grudge over that. I suspect it was only after Aunt Helen left the palace to live in Hell Monarch Estate that she bribed Janice.

to Hell Monarch Estate, whom Lady Carissa met, and what important matters were discussed with the ladies of noble families. Also, the most significant reward she received was for providing information regarding the Earl of Gracehold’s family.

heard Samuel took a liking to a courtesan, who happens

remains unverified,”