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.

the sales had been handled with proper documentation-the 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 worry about it. Don't sell anymore for the time being, though. I don't

the household and wouldn't concern themselves with such things. If they found out, she would explain it to them then. After all, she

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

and he was the buyer. But his offer was 20 percent higher than the going rate." Carissa smiled. "Well, isn't that

way it is, anyone could easily find out. Plus, he set the price himself-it just doesn't add up." Carissa laughed softly. "As

was certain

she didn't answer

had skillfully

knew of her she was

she would

Zoey instinctively believed that 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 whether to accept the offer or address it directly,

more, no less. I can't take advantage of your

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

Madam Zoey. My household

you know Mr. Gardner,

had slipped up-mainly because she hadn't expected Zoey to

fourth apprentice in the guild, but I didn't know he bought

widened in