Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1392

Zoey composed herself, her features hardening into a mask of calm.

"You should leave quickly. Once I've gathered the money, I will come find you. Until then, don't wander around and avoid being seen by the Capital Guard.

Sensing the concern in her voice, Oliver was relieved. Women, no matter how sharp they might be with others, always seemed to lack a certain sense when it came to their husbands.

After all, which woman didn't long for her husband's love?

"You must hurry," he urged, "three days, at most."

Zoey feigned hesitation, as though the request weighed heavily on her. "Given our current circumstances, as you well know, how could I possibly gather 3,000 silver coins in just three days?"

Oliver's eyes gleamed with resolve. "Isn't Courtney a part of the Hell Monarch's household now? I know you have your ways. I'll wait for your word. But remember-three days! And don't tell anyone about it, not even Mom or Viola."

With that, he pulled his hat low over his face and turned to leave in a hurry.

As Zoey watched him go, her face turned icy. She immediately followed him, but when she saw that there were no Capital Guard patrols outside, she held back from calling out, fearing it would alert him. She was also worried he might take civilians hostage and escape, putting innocent lives at risk. If he managed to escape, it would be much harder to track him down later.

She hurried back to Skye Embroidery and found Alana, then pulled the latter aside.

Carissa at once. Tell her that Oliver

Alana

a moment. "Tell Lady Carissa not to make a spectacle of it. Have her send a few

only chance. If the operation was successful, Carissa could request Salvador

what to tell her," Alana said, nodding

her mind unable to find peace. Hatred and anger churned

he come looking for

to

she would care about their marriage and do everything she could to protect him. All the years of maintaining appearances, of swallowing her anger, must have made

the door, followed by Viola's voice.

a moment to steady her emotions before rising to answer the

"Where have

Zoey's gaze sharpened. "When?"

I went out to fetch medicine for Mom. He stopped

you tell

couldn't say I hadn't

Khad a thousand silver coins, but that I would need a few more

he say

just told me not to tell

expression hardened. "He came to me too. He wants me to gather 3,000 silver coins for him." Viola paused, taken aback. "He went to you? But he told me not to tell