Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1164

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Rafael paused for a moment, then asked, "By the way, did Isaac agree to Madam Zoey's request?"

"I spoke to him about it. He said he would think it over, but he hasn't made up his mind yet," Carissa replied.

"I think you should tell him the full story and let him decide for himself," Rafael said. "After all, he's the one who bought some of the properties Madam Zoey had released previously. It's clear he wants to help the Earl of Silverstone's family in some way."

Carissa nodded, but then shook her head and corrected him. "Not exactly to help the Earl of Silverstone's family. More to help those who care for him...and perhaps the children."

The more she learned, the more Carissa began to suspect that Evelyn had been involved in David's plans years ago. But perhaps, in time, Evelyn had experienced a change of heart, leading her to visit Isaac only to find him dead in the fire. Feeling guilty, she had blamed David as she was unwilling to carry the weight of that remorse.

conscience.

That was probably why, after meeting Isaac, she made up a story to ask for his forgiveness and didn't really care about how he had been doing. Even after promising to compensate him, she hadn't bothered to send anyone to check on him. She only wanted to ease her Since Isaac was the child who hadn't grown up by her side, Evelyn didn't feel the same deep attachment to him as she had for Oliver and Viola.

nodded. "I'll talk

listening to what Carissa had to say, Isaac scoffed coldly. "What is this nonsense? Was he sent to the Southern Frontier to enjoy himself? He's even got a child now? And he married the lady? What about his primary wife? Is she supposed to act like a nursemaid?" "Madam Zoey probably already knows about it, which is why she made such a request. Now it's

keep up with and that they need to sell off their properties." This would create the impression that Oliver cared nothing

nodded. "Alright. I'll send Mabel right

or slowly-it all depended on having the right people in the right places. As long as one had

turned to Ryan's uncle, Anthony, for assistance. With his influence, the matter was resolved in no time. Within days, the deeds were

price. Zoey had even arranged for a ledger

before this. To support Oliver's lavish lifestyle with his concubine, the family had to borrow money. from Violet. Once the debt was paid back, Violet returned the promissory note, but it wasn't destroyed. It was still tucked away in the account

so many of the family's properties, there was some cash in the accounts to cover the household expenses for the time being. On top of that, Zoey wrote a letter in Evelyn's name, explaining that the family was

send

Oliver.

children to feed and take care of, there were always expenses. Plus, with the cold weather setting in, they needed to make sure

expect, however, was for Oliver to send his deputy commander back to audit

Silverstone Estate, Zoey nearly had a heart attack. It wasn't because

someone back to check

thought Oliver must have lost his mind.