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,

didn't manage the household and wouldn't concern 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 off the mystery surrounding the buyer. Later, when Carissa came to visit, Zoey casually asked, "Do you happen to know anyone

The Gardner surname is rare in the

recently, and he was the buyer. But his offer was 20 percent higher than the going rate."

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 price is higher than market value. Consider it a good deal

was certain that Carissa

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she had skillfully

her she was

If not, she would simply

had bought

be sold for whatever it's worth-no more, no less. I can't take advantage of your generosity. Let's stick to the

already done so much for her, and Zoey

Zoey.

Mr. Gardner, don't

reading people, realized she had slipped up-mainly

apprentice in the guild, but I didn't know he bought the shop. In

widened