Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1151

However, the report from Silverstone Estate's steward Bernard struck Zoey as strange.

The properties she had sold had quickly been taken over by someone, and the price they paid was quite high-higher than the market rate by a good 20 percent.

Zoey had managed the household for many years, overseeing property transactions several times. Typically, deals followed market trends, with a property or two occasionally sold for a bit more. But recently, every property she had sold had been at prices well above what

was normal.

It left her feeling uneasy.

She even wondered if Carissa had found out she was selling her property and thought she was desperate for money, and so offered a high price.

Zoey asked the steward for the sale agreements. When she saw the buyer's name-Yves Gardner-she didn't recognize it.

"Does Hell Monarch Estate have a steward with that name?" Zoey asked Bernard.

"I've never heard of the name," Bernard replied.

"Then what's the deal with this buyer?" Zoey asked, a bit concerned. The price was much higher than usual, and she feared there might be some hidden risks in selling her property.

contracts had proper signatures and seals, were registered, and witnessed by officials. Everything was legal and above board. What could go wrong? "Forget it, then. Don't

themselves with such things. If they found out, she would explain it to them then. After all, she wasn't just thinking of herself. Still, she couldn't completely shake

gaze and thought for a moment. "Yves Gardner? The Gardner surname is

the buyer. But his offer was 20 percent higher than the going

out. Plus, he set the price himself-it just doesn't add up." Carissa laughed softly. "As long as it's a legitimate transaction, it doesn't matter if the

certain

she didn't answer directly when asked

had

what Zoey knew of her she

she would simply

Yves must be someone from the Hell Monarch's household. Perhaps Carissa had learned of her selling the shop and, thinking she needed money, had bought it for a higher price out of kindness. After a moment of hesitation, unsure

worth-no more, no less. I can't take advantage of your generosity. Let's stick to the market

for her, and Zoey couldn't bring herself to take advantage

Madam Zoey. My

know Mr. Gardner, don't you?" Zoey

who was always good at reading people, realized she had slipped up-mainly because she hadn't expected Zoey to mention

know him," Carissa admitted. "He's my senior guild member and fourth apprentice in the guild, but I didn't know he bought the

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