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with Violet.

Looking slightly impatient, Yuvan said, "Celeste has become Oliver's favorite, but he still hasn't won the support of his troops. That's something that can't be rushed. As for Westhaven, we'll need to plot and wait. We can't just sit idly. Molly is useless, so we'll replace her "I don't agree with what you said earlier. Both Molly and Carissa are princess consorts, and I refuse to believe Violet isn't interested in becoming one too. A woman like her, with such pride, would be even more eager to climb the social ladder. She wouldn't give a second glance to an ordinary man."

Wayne tried to offer more advice, but it all fell on deaf ears. Yuvan was too immersed in his plans to listen.

"What woman wouldn't care about her chastity and reputation?" he muttered to himself. "If she gives her body to me, can she simply turn her back on me?"

When the time came, the promise of the princess consort title would likely make Violet happier than anything.

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Carissa had returned to Hell Monarch Estate earlier. When Claire reported that Violet had gone to Edgeview Estate, Carissa was discussing something with Max. After their conversation, she headed straight back to the estate.

By then, Violet was already back at Hell Monarch Estate. After delivering that slap, she had felt a brief rush of satisfaction. Soon, however, concern crept in. It wasn't for herself-she feared she had caused trouble for Rafael and Carissa. After all, she knew Salvador had people keeping an eye on Edgeview Estate.

When Violet saw Carissa, she immediately stood to greet her and regretfully said, "Cari, I acted on impulse. I shouldn't have gone to Edgeview Estate. I'm afraid I've caused you trouble."

to comfort her friend, but was taken aback when she beat her to

you make a scene

frustration clear. "I slapped

it feel good?" Carissa asked with

good for a moment," Violet admitted. "But I might have caused trouble for you and

pushed Violet down onto a chair and sat beside her, then called for Lulu

what you need to do. If it causes trouble, we'll

you're trying to reassure me, but I was

She had thought she could control her emotions, but it all spiraled out of

your head jus because you live here. The workshop is the result of all our hard work, and you've played a huge part in it Someone's trying to ruin your reputation. If you told me

hot-tempered as I am," Violet replied, looking up at Carissa. "Don't try to comfort me. Just tell me, is what I did today-going to

lying to

Carissa sighed.

the Sinclair family. The bigger the

in reserve. That was a concession we made to the king. But it doesn't mean we'll always act this way. We've shown our