Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1437

And just like that, Lydia was sent out of the estate. She received more than a few pointed stares on her way out.

On the journey back to the palace, she remained unsure whether Carissa would actually come. The latter hadn't agreed, but hadn't outright refused either.

Of course, Kylie had no real intention of finding a secondary wife for Rafael. The remark had been meant to unsettle Carissa, to push her into resigning from her post. Even if she refused to resign, the queen would never actually force a concubine upon the Hell Monarch.

But it was unexpected for Carissa to react with such unrestrained fury-so much so that she hadn't even bothered to maintain appearances before throwing Lydia out.

And if Carissa refused to enter the palace... How would this misunderstanding ever be resolved? But then again...

Lydia sighed. Was it really a misunderstanding?

Truth be told, she rather liked the idea of female officials in court. If Carissa were to resign, she would actually feel a tinge of regret.

The thought left her feeling guilty. She was no longer as unwaveringly loyal to Kylie as she had once been.

Back at Hell Monarch Estate, Carissa was livid.

She had already been troubled enough by Salvador's late-night visit, which had sparked all manner of gossip. And now, Kylie was making things even worse.

Truly, Salvador and Kylie were a perfect match-each as insufferable as the other.

In the main hall, Jacob and Kyle sat in silence, watching as Carissa limped forward on her own, refusing any support. That solitary figure, dragging her injured leg step by step, was pitiful to behold.

hadn't been bad enough that she had injured herself to avoid suspicion, Salvador had gone and made a spectacle of himself, arriving at the estate in the dead of night. Now, the entire court was abuzz with rumors, and more than half the officials had likely heard

doing this? What was her

reward Ryan. Then, she brought up the idea of Rafael taking a secondary wife. She invited Carissa to the palace to admire the orchids, and while she was at it, Kylie wanted her to look at portraits of

ignored entirely, while the things that were none of her business she obsessed over to

purpose. She wants to force Lady Carissa into visiting the palace,"

scoffed. "Who cares? She said what she said, and that's that. No need to go. Nothing

to overthink it. When faced with something like this, it was best to just get

with the

early in the morning and was unaware of the situation. When she returned in the afternoon, she had the kitchen prepare a few

inform Helen first before fetching Carissa, only for the former to wave her

Go on and

lively company and was always pleased when she and Carissa joined

she offend you?" Violet's expression darkened, immediately ready to stand up for the

Helen hurriedly intervened, saying,

else offended her. She's in a foul mood and I don't have the right words to soothe her. If

apart."

even stepped out of the estate. Who could have

the queen." Helen sighed. "She sent someone over, claiming to have picked out a few young ladies for Rafael.

the household, it wouldn't be such a bad thing. But seeing

Violet

Fallen branches and scattered leaves

some earlier

and a