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

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

need to sell off their properties." This would create the impression that Oliver cared nothing for his family's well-being, focusing only on his pleasure and that of his concubine. His family had been sending him money for his spending all along, and they could no longer afford it. So, they were forced to

Mabel

quickly or slowly-it all depended on having the right people in the right places. As long as one had their connections in the right spots, getting it done wouldn't

his influence, the matter was resolved in

at the standard market price. Zoey had even arranged for a ledger to be kept, recording every transaction.

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

off 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

couldn't send any

Oliver.

expenses. Plus, with the cold weather setting in, they needed to make sure they had enough coal for the fire and proper clothes for

Oliver to send his

showed up at Silverstone Estate, Zoey nearly had a heart attack. It wasn't

to secretly send someone back

lost his mind. The Earl of Silverstone's