Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1326

Back at Hell Monarch Estate, Kyle tried to comfort the fuming Carissa.

"Sending Lady Helen and Ryan to the palace isn't so bad, is it? If the rebels really manage to break in, the palace guards are the most formidable. They'd be safer there than if they stayed at the academy or here at the estate."

Carissa drank down an entire jug of cold water, the chill in it only deepening her frustration.

"I know. That's why I agreed, but agreeing doesn't mean I'm not angry. He's not doing it to protect Mother and Ryan. He's using them as hostages. He knows that with Mother and Ryan in the palace, I'll have no choice but to protect it with my life, even if it means sacrificing everything.'

If the rebels broke into the capital, the first thing they would do was surround Hell Monarch Estate, capturing anyone useful to control Dominic and Rafael.

Carissa wasn't unaware of this-she just hated the thought of Salvador's motives. Besides, if Helen and Ryan weren't in the palace, she could still find a safe place for them.

Salvador constantly talked about loyalty to the kingdom, but in his eyes, the kingdom only existed for him. He expected others to risk their lives for him while holding their families hostage. And no matter what they do, he was always suspicious of their motives and ambitions.

It was tiresome.

ruffled her hair, messing it up even more. "Come on, why are

have no choice,"

with different leaders in charge. If the

hearts and minds of others. Just focus on what you need to do. Forget about the frustrations and the resentment for now. Once

hand through her

ask Lulu to help you fix your hair and wash your face. Get yourself tidied up

calling out, "Lulu!

was disheveled, it looked like seaweed cascading over her shoulders. She used to

had heard about Salvador's decision to summon Ryan to the palace. He didn't say much, but asked

Ryan would be safe under Victoria's care, and Helen would also be there to look after him. So, he

put Anthony's mind at ease, and he

he would have no choice

thing. The queen dowager

you don't hold it against me, Lord Klein..." Carissa's voice was

could I?" Anthony smiled gently, his eyes warm with understanding. "I know this decision was difficult for you, but you've made it for the greater good-and for Ryan. Čarissa, we're family. Don't feel the