Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1211

With the situation settled positively, Carissa finally had the time to deal with the troublemakers stirring up trouble.

Thomas had merely invited those troublemakers to be present when he came to propose. He hadn't resorted to any underhanded tactics, nor would Carissa. Everything was done properly and by the book.

She instructed Max to bring everyone back, then had them punished with the charges of spreading rumors and causing chaos. Either they would pay fines or face corporal punishment-everyone on Jacob's list was held accountable.

As for the Quinton family, they had also mobilized their people to deflect attention with the intent to harm Rosalind. So, Carissa handed over the evidence she had gathered to Meredith, who in turn passed it to Irvin, her father-in-law and the Oversight Minister. Before the court recess, he submitted an official complaint about the Quinton family.

Though Malcolm claimed to know nothing about the matter, Salvador still imposed a fine of six months' salary, withholding even the end-of-year rewards.

When Derek delivered the rewards to Hell Monarch Estate, Carissa personally received him and invited him for coffee.

Ryan had already been brought back from the academy, and Carissa led him out to greet Derek.

Ryan had grown quite a bit this year. He resembled his father more and more. After attending the academy, he had become much more composed, polite, and well-mannered.

Derek looked at him with great satisfaction. "Wonderful. Not only do you look good, but you're learning well, too."

coffee," Ryan said politely, taking the plate of pastries from Lulu and serving it himself. "These are the spiced fruit cakes I like the most. Please have more. Lily says they're good for

cake and took a sip of coffee, then gently asked Ryan, "Are you going to your uncle's place this year, or staying at Hell Monarch Estate for

you're truly

smile had a touch of sadness and tenderness. After chatting with Ryan for a while, Carissa sent him

him away from Prince

Connor has been reprimanded because of Ryan. The palace

under house arrest," Derek said softly. "She won't be attending the palace banquet this year. They're telling everyone

"Is the house arrest because of the Gracewood Women's Academy matter? Did the queen dowager order

didn't issue any formal orders," Derek replied. "She simply invited the king for a meal. After the king had dined, he sent word to Everspring Palace, telling the queen to remain indoors until

Carissa understood. Victoria rarely

and the king seemed to share an unspoken understanding-many things didn't need to be said aloud. If the king was called to dine with his mother, he would comprehend her intentions without her needing to say a

often than not, it was Salvador who would

one question Carissa needed an answer to, so she dismissed

Walker, could you tell me was the trouble at Gracewood Women's

she had

said, Salvador didn't seem to have much regard for Gracewood Women's Academy. But she wanted to know who was behind

power