Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 884

The announcement would be made after the New Year festivities, which meant that either a new leader for the Crown Guard would be appointed or Barrett would not be allowed to observe mourning for his mom.

After Carissa left, Salvador examined Barrett's mourning application once more before tossing it back onto the desk.

He turned to Derek and asked, "What do you think? Should Barrett be allowed to observe mourning?"

Derek bowed respectfully. "Your Majesty, this is a matter of selecting officials. I dare not offer my opinion."

"Although it's a matter of appointing officials, this is about someone serving directly under me in the Crown Guard. Speak freely."

Derek thought for a moment before shaking his head. "I don't know, Your Majesty."

Salvador's eyes sharpened, his gaze growing cold. "Is it that you don't know, or that you don't dare say?'

Derek had served Salvador for many years and understood his temperament well. If it were any other official, one whose position could be easily filled or replaced, the mourning application would have been settled long ago, without requiring further discussion with Carissa.

Barrett, Salvador was clearly looking for someone to

couldn't bring himself to recommend Barrett. But even though his opinion had little weight and couldn't change the king's decision,

your heart belongs to the Sinclair family," Salvador said, his voice calm but causing his aide to break out

Derek knelt, his voice filled with urgency. "I have been loyal to you. How could

her a debt of gratitude that you should never forget. But

was

of that old matter? Had he sent someone

Salvador commanded, his tone still chillingly indifferent. "I know you

to Madam Sinclair for saving my life. And do not like Commander Warren. That is why I did not dare give any rash advice-I feared my personal bias

"You still

course. It was my mistake to overestimate

This one has cooled," Salvador instructed, picking up

steaming cup of

do you truly believe Carissa was completely in the right? *Salvador said, his voice thoughtful. "Men often take multiple wives or concubines. Why couldn't she tolerate Aurora

Carissa leniency and allowed her to divorce, not just for her dad and brothers' sake, but also out of respect for the past connection between the royal family and the Duke of

words. With the king's suspicions now turned on him, further arguments would only