Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1333

The man Gerald had asked Carissa to look into was named Clifford Murphy.

One of the Murphy family's ancestors had once fought alongside the founding king, earning the hereditary title of the Marquis of Doveshire. But for reasons unknown, Clifford fell out of favor with Sigmund, and his noble rank was reduced to the Earl of Paxford. After that, he moved out of the capital to live in seclusion near Ebonflow. By now, few in the capital likely remembered him.

"He never married, and the Murphy family business belongs to him," said Claire.

Carissa's eyes widened in surprise. "He's the one behind the Murphy family business?"

The Murphy family business in Ebonflow was known to be immensely lucrative. While it didn't rival the Spencer family, it involved many industries, with extensive connections.

There were many people in Starhaven with the surname Murphy, but since Clifford had long since secluded himself, refusing to see visitors, no one suspected that he was the true owner of the Murphy family business.

A well-established name, the Murphy family business had been around for over a century. Before Clifford left the capital, no one had known his family was involved in business at all.

always his. When Mr. Murphy arrived in Ebonflow, the business was struggling. It had severe financial troubles and was on the verge of collapsing. At

hiding their secrets

is at an age where he could be nearing the end of

was a possibility. Some people lived their lives

away Clifford's title in the first place. Who really knew that, aside from

end, she decided to visit Jeremiah. Gerald's health wasn't great, and he seemed to have a special interest in Clifford. If he learned that Clifford was involved in

for not helping Clifford and

Carissa headed to

estate was dimly lit. Jeremiah lived a life of frugality, with the lighting of his desk being the only thing he spared no expense for. When he learned that Carissa had come to discuss matters concerning Sigmund's reign,

There was a trace of regret in his gaze as he spoke, "He was once the commander of the Royal Guard under both King Augustus and King Sigmund. At the time, the Mystic Army hadn't been established yet, and the Royal Guard was under his command. He was

to him but also a close friend. It's said that

asked, "So, even before King Sigmund became king,

a senior tutor. Typically, tutors to the crown prince would be people with vast knowledge and wisdom, but Lord Quinton was an exception. He was only about 30 years old at the time, though I don't recall

softly, tapping his temple. "I'm getting a bit foggy in my old age. Please