Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1138

Isaac didn't respond, focusing instead on drinking in silence. His bottle was empty in a few swigs, and he reached for Violet's. She figured he had drunk enough, so no matter how much he insisted, she wouldn't let him take it. Soon, the two of them were chasing each

other around the top of Glimmering Tower, the earlier tension forgotten.

Violet never did tell Carissa about their conversation, though she hadn't promised to keep Isaac's secret. He didn't want people to know, and had treated her as a good friend when he confided in her. It wasn't her place to spread rumors and stir up trouble-that wasn't how

people of the martial arts world behaved.

But lately, Isaac had been seen lingering around Silverstone Estate, drawing the attention of the Garrison Unit.

Max told Carissa, who found it strange. Why did Isaac keep going to that place? Did he know someone there?

Later that evening, when they sat down to eat, Carissa couldn't help but ask, "Isaac, what have you been busy with lately?"

Isaac looked up. "Nothing, just wandering around."

"Around Silverstone Estate?" she pressed.

Isaac's gaze shot over to Violet, who froze and quickly defended herself, "I haven't told her anything."

the two of them-one looked angry, the other looked innocent. It almost seemed like they were hiding

when Rafael served her more food. "Have more to

of them. They both had

other night, those two went to Glimmering Tower for drinks. They were

that the

or laughing. He just kept

immediately panicking. "How do you know all this? Were you following us? Did you eavesdrop? How could

so nervous? It's not like you did anything shameful. Or is it that you two-" "Stop right there!" Isaac cut him off loudly. "There's nothing going on between us.

quickly realized he had overreacted

"My apologies."

about marriage for? I'm asking if you two were sneaking drinks. Did you pay for them? Sage Everett keeps strict accounts. If even a single coin doesn't add up, he'll lose his mind." "Pay?" Isaac blinked in surprise. "Oh, no. I didn't pay.

to explain that to Sage Adrian

need for that, Kyle! I'll pay for it later," Isaac pleaded, clearly nervous at the thought of reporting to

respect the truth. I won't cover for

leave any

lost his

Violet eagerly asked him, "You don't want to get married either? That's a great mindset! I feel the same way. Isn't it better to live our own lives

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