Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1010

Chapter 1010

Carissa smiled sweetly when she saw Rafael had returned so early, her eyes crinkling with warmth.

"Have you settled all the cases?"

"Not yet, but I didn't feel like staying up tonight," Rafael replied, his gaze meeting hers.

Without realizing it, the hard edges of his face softened. A smile tugged at his eyes as he walked over and sat down next to her. Jacob glanced back and called for some drinks. "My throat's about to catch fire. Get some cold fruit juice."

Violet laughed and asked, "What kept you so busy today, Jacob? Your voice is hoarse."

"Had to go round up the shops, negotiate with some people," Jacob said, giving a respectful nod to Carissa before sitting down.

details, so she turned her attention to Rafael. "You said you know something about Jessica.

that all the money her shops made was funneled to Eleanor. She

she had two private shops left. Unfortunately, they were both registered under Henry's name. After his execution, those shops were seized and confiscated. Jessica had been hiding this from the Marquis of Ironridge, hoping he wouldn't look down

decent profit. She even borrowed 10,000

was involved in this, her face immediately

a large sum, and the money she had left from her divorce wasn't enough to cover it. She had to selt her properties and jewelry to pay the fine. If she hadn't, she would have faced jail time. Now, she still owes

didn't e even gether involved in the treason case, yet she

the fine?" Carissa

silver coins,"

widened in shock. "That much? How much money

"Usury is no small matter, and the king's trying to clamp down on it. She just happened to hit that moment. This case is being handled by lan's people, so there's

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