Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 962

After seeing Zoey off, Carissa and Violet returned to the council hall.

Most matters had previously been discussed in the large study, but since Everett had arrived, he insisted that important matters be reported in the council hall. He would remain in the hall from morning until night, listening to everything that was brought before him. Rafael hadn't returned yet even though the negotiations had concluded hours ago. It was likely that he was still in discussion with the delegation about tomorrow's talks.

Once Carissa finished reporting the day's findings to Everett, he gave a conclusion everyone was already aware of.

"It's a case of silencing witnesses-tracing the killer leads nowhere."

Kyle spoke up, his voice thoughtful, "Sir, is it possible that Aurora never had to speak with the Westhaven people at all? That someone else already reached out to them and is just focusing all the blame on Dominic?" "But Harvey has already fled," Carissa replied. "I doubt Leroy would trust him now."

Kyle looked at her, his expression tense. "But what if it's not Harvey and Leroy? Yes, it's obvious that they were targeting you. However, that person has been planning for years, which indicates he has a complex mind. What if he was hiding some other plan that's targeted at your grandfather?"

The analysis hit home, and Carissa had to admit there was a chance.

After all, Yuvan was a man who had been playing the long game.

She probably wanted to run, but the king had placed people to watch her movements, something she

her. When they did, she called Barrett back, asking for

which was likely what someone had instructed her to do.

get caught up in this. If she stuck with her story that Dominic was guilty, Barrett-being the general

Barrett was. Aurora had protected him because once she was taken by the

"I'm curious-why did Aurora think Barrett could rescue her with

"If your grandfather were taken by Westhaven, would you try to

Carissa answered

"So, that was Aurora's

in Blessed Haven, probably scheming all sorts of things.

aside, Violet's disgust for

indecisive. He still had a bit of conscience, but his actions

another hidden plan, it will slowly come

While Raf isn't back yet, I'll go visit Mother and Aunt

find out about

off the concern as she walked out. "It's nothing, just a small scrape.