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.

so she turned her attention to Rafael. "You said you know something about Jessica. What's going on with

Rafael replied. "During the investigation into the treason case, it was discovered that all the money her shops made was funneled to Eleanor. She also had some shops with other ladies, including Lady

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

profit. She even borrowed 10,000 silver coins

heard that her cousin was involved in

She had to selt her properties and jewelry to pay the

After all that, she still lent money out at a high interest. The king didn't e even gether involved in the treason case, yet she

much was the

coins,"

widened in shock. "That much? How much money

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

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