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.

must go to Lady Carissa at once. Tell her that Oliver is hiding at Glowmere Sanctuary under the

immediately," Alana responded, turning

stopping Alana for a moment. "Tell Lady Carissa not to make a spectacle of it. Have her send a few people to investigate quietly. I

be cautious to capture him. This was Zoey's only chance. If the operation was successful,

her," Alana said, nodding before she rushed

to her room, sinking into a chair, her mind unable to find

come

really dared to come looking

him. All the years of maintaining appearances, of swallowing her anger, must have

at the door, followed

her emotions before

her face flushed with frustration. "Where have you been? Why are you only just returning? Oliver

Zoey's gaze sharpened. "When?"

He stopped

you tell

I hadn't managed it.

silver coins, but that I would need a few more

he say where he's

just told me

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