Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1374

The rain was coming down in torrents.

After visiting a few shops, they came upon The Golden Tower, the city's most renowned jeweler. Seeing it still open, Chaya expressed a desire to buy some jewelry.

Hayden waved a hand dismissively. "Buy what you like."

Inside The Golden Tower, Nathaniel spotted Hayden and quickly ushered them to a private room on the third floor. The Shadow Guard, of course, followed close behind.

Hayden had been here with Chaya on several occasions. As a regular customer, he was treated well. Aside from Nathaniel, William and two attendants stood by to serve them.

Delicate cakes were brought out, and Hayden invited the Shadow Guard to join them for a drink while Chaya selected her pieces.

The Shadow Guard naturally didn't dare to sit down. He was there to keep an eye on Hayden, so he stood beside him. He watched Hayden chat warmly with Nathaniel, ensuring no suspicious dealings took place. Occasionally, he glanced at Chaya. Her large frame blocked the jewelry displayed on the counter, so he went over to take a quick look. Seeing her trying on bracelets, he quickly stepped back to watch Hayden again.

Their conversation was simple, mostly about the heavy rain recently. They were relieved the river channels had been cleared and dredged, or else there might have been flooding. They also expressed concern that with this much rain, many areas would likely suffer from floods, and crops would be damaged.

Crops ruined meant the people would starve, and Hayden sighed deeply, lamenting the situation. He even joked with Nathaniel, "I know your family is in the grain business as well. Make sure you don't hike up the prices when the time comes.

Nathaniel waved his hands frantically. "Of course not, Your Highness. We at The Golden Tower would never stoop to such unethical practices."

said, extending a finger toward Nathaniel's chest. "When it comes to people and actions, it's not just about what's on the outside. You have to look at their heart-whether it's good or bad-and what's really inside, do you understand?" Nathaniel winced at the poke to his chest, forcing a smile. "Yes, Your Highness, you're right. I'll

had finished her selection. She chose two bracelets and a necklace featuring a gold pig charm. She

and asked with a smile, "Do you think it looks

you like it, that's all that matters. Are you done picking? Just these three

Chaya

and turned to Nathaniel. "Have someone fetch

wait until

like owing

to go with them, then personally saw them off as they

turned back to head

was startled by the sight of William hurrying toward him, holding something wrapped in a cloth. The cloth was white with a hint of red seeping

Nathaniel realized William's

please come quickly," William said,

and quickly followed him into the accounting room at the back of the

the wound on his hand, William unwrapped the cloth. Inside was a handkerchief with a piece of paper, and inside the paper was

reached for it, I was cut, so I opened it and found a letter. The first line

dare read any further.

asking for delivery to Carissa. He also saw mentions of the Sinclair family's