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.

officials. Everything was legal and

the property sales a secret from Evelyn, even from Caspian and Luna. They 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

a moment. "Yves Gardner? The Gardner surname is

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

odd. With the market the way it is, anyone could easily find out. Plus, he set the price himself-it just doesn't add up." Carissa laughed softly. "As long as it's a legitimate transaction,

was certain that

answer

she had skillfully

From what Zoey knew of her she was straightforward-if she knew someone,

she would

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

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

Zoey

"You've misunderstood, Madam Zoey. My household didn't buy

you know Mr. Gardner,

had slipped

member and fourth apprentice in the guild, but I didn't know he bought the shop. In fact, I didn't even know he was in

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