Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1023

Stephanie was initially a bit afraid of Carissa, but when she heard those words, she stood up in a huff and demanded, "Carissa, how can you slander me like this and ruin my reputation? What do you gain from this?" Immediately, Travis barked sharply, "How dare you call the princess consort by her name?"

Carissa raised her hand, signaling for Travis to step back.

She then looked up at Stephanie, her voice dripping with sarcasm as she said, "I see you're quick to speak harshly, but when your mom was treated so poorly, you didn't utter a word of protest. Why? If you were too scared to speak up, you should have at least served her properly. Don't forget, she gave birth to you."

Stephanie was seething with anger. She was about to retort, but when Rafael's cold gaze swept across the room, her anger quickly turned to hesitation.

She dared not speak further, though she muttered bitterly, "What does this have to do with you? If you're so capable, why didn't you do something about it? It's easy to criticize others, but why didn't you act on it?"

Carissa scoffed. "What an excellent point you make! So, if someone doesn't fulfill their duties to their parents, they can still criticize others for not doing enough? I'll be sure to remember this and tell Mrs. Murray. She'll be so pleased to hear how you want her to spread the word about your remarkable sense."

Yuvan's expression darkened. "Stephanie, don't be disrespectful to your cousin."

Stephanie shot Carissa a venomous glare but reluctantly replied, "Yes, Dad."

Carissa's words were an obvious jab at his harsh treatment of his former wife. Worse, she said it in front of Violet. How could he preserve his reputation after

tension, saying, "Alright, let's not bring up unpleasant matters today. We're here

noticed that her husband was irritated and retorted, "What? Now I'm not allowed to speak? What's wrong with a few words? I'm just saying,

children of being ungrateful? No,

furrowed his brows, clearly upset. "Carissa, we've come to Uncle Yuvan's

him an angry look, clearly displeased. "Why are you taking their

"I'm not saying you're

exchanged uncertain glances. They had always heard of the couple's love for each other, so why had

forward to mediate. "My cousin invited us here today. Let's show her some respect and not stay angry.

had been

and didn't

of whom alwaysacted so superior. Hearing them get scolded by Carissa was sweet revenge

watched Carissa argue with the Hell Monarch, she thought the other woman was foolish. How could she embarrass her husband like that? It was clear that being too proud as a woman could

Violet's suggestion was a way of showing her respect in front of the prince. Smiling

He's grown several types of orchids, and now the roses and

that aren't pleasant to hear. It's better that I don't stay here and be an eyesore." Violet smiled and patted Carissa's hand lightly. "Don't mind her, Prince Yuvan. Cari can be