Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 776

At Oakspire Estate, all men with official positions had already left. Those without official positions were summoned to the main hall. They listened to the intermittent knocking that echoed from outside.

Throughout his life, Norman had worn his emotions on his sleeve, never concealing his feelings. He was the illustrious Duke of Oakspire, a title he had earned through his own efforts. Though his sons and grandsons had served in court, their positions were modest. Their family avoided jealousy and suspicion from the king.

As long as Norman hadn’t harmed anyone, no one dared to be disrespectful in his presence. The title of commander of the Mystic Army meant nothing to him. He only respected the Mystic Army itself. To him, the commander was simply trash.

As the knocking came again, Norman leisurely picked up a cup of coffee. He blew on it before sipping, his gaze fixed on his anxious sons and grandsons.

“Don’t worry about it. Let them keep knocking,” he said dismissively.

Norman’s eldest son, Mikhail Whitfield, cautiously asked, “Dad, Isn’t it a bit inappropriate to keep outside? After all, she’s here on official business.”

them

a military man who had once been the Royal Guard’s commander. He had retired before the late king’s death. As the Duke of Oakspire’s heir, he was poised to inherit the title once his dad

if they did nothing, their wealth and status could endure for another three generations. However, Mikhail had a more gentle temperament and approached matters with caution. He was the complete opposite of Norman, hence Norman

sons, Norman preferred his fourth son, Gareth Whitfield. But as a concubine’s son, Gareth was at a

inherit.

it?” Norman shot his son a cold glance. “What are you afraid of? You’re too cautious, and you lack the ambition needed to accomplish

today. If she has the ability, she can come in

as he was about to head back to the ministry, he heard that Carissa had arrived with her men.

of stagnation in promotion were undoubtedly related to his explosive nature. However, Norman appreciated this trait, believing that decisiveness and a bit

again.

him

the guts of your fourth brother? Then, I might feel at ease. With your overly cautious

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hands.”