Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Viola's eyes flickered nervously, and she stubbornly refused to sit down.

"It was a mistake made because of alcohol. I mistook him for Thomas, but he was sober. He knew exactly who I was. While I may have made an error, his fault was far greater," she said coldly.

"That's not what he told me!" Riley shot back, forcing back her tears, her voice trembling with emotion. "He said you were drunk, yes, but not to the point of losing control. He said you knew full well who he was, and when you were together, you even called his name." "He's lying." Viola's face reddened. She quickly glanced at Carissa, then turned and shouted, "He's lying! Does he dare confront me about this? I called Thomas' name, not Silas'!" Though Carissa had no experience handling these matters, the conversation stayed with her.

It had been a long time, but Viola claimed she remembered she had called out Thomas' name. Her words proved that she hadn't been so drunk as to confuse Thomas with Silas. Riley was speechless for a moment.

However, Bianca was sharp-minded and let out a cold laugh.

"Weren't you supposed to be so drunk you couldn't remember anything? How is it that you still remember whose name you called? If you were somehow sober despite being drunk, then you must have known the man you were with wasn't General Farrell!" she spat. "That's nonsense!" Viola spun around, ready to leave. When she saw Jane blocking her way, she raised her hand and struck Jane. "How dare you stop me?"

Jane took the slap without flinching. "Madam Viola, you should at least explain yourself before leaving."

Viola's face flushed a deep red. "What is there to explain? I was the one wronged in this matter! Silas took advantage of me. I've suffered so much over this! Why does everyone come after me? They should be looking for him!"

Riley had gradually regained her composure and said with calm authority, "I will deal with him, so don't worry about that. Just answer me honestly-did you go to the Arcane Sanctum to see him that day? I've looked into it. Before you went there, you were already having trouble with Barrett and wanted to divorce him. That's why you went looking for Silas."

flushed with anger and

to buy Snowdrop Pills!" she retorted. "What nonsense are

He's only in charge of Arcane Sanctum's procurement. Why

claim it wasn't

a shameful past. When

ready to

because others don't know doesn't mean it's fine for you

have

truly thought he could help you

from your household

go running to

use your past

logical and forceful questioning caught her off guard. Alt the excuses she had prepared in her mind were meant to deal with Zoey's interrogation. Since Zoey didn't press her, she hadn't

respond to Riley

her chin and shift