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.

in the dead of night. Now, the entire court was abuzz with rumors, and more than half the officials had likely heard the tale. Most of them undoubtedly cast judgment upon

this? What was her

invited Carissa to the palace to admire the orchids, and while she

ignored entirely, while the

to force Lady Carissa into visiting

said, and that's that. No need to go.

to overthink it. When faced

hell with the king

When she returned in the afternoon,

before fetching Carissa,

her today. Go on

was surprised. Helen enjoyed lively company and was always pleased when she and Carissa

immediately ready to stand up for the older woman. "I'll go teach her a

Helen hurriedly intervened, saying,

mood and I don't have the right words to soothe her. If I say the wrong thing

apart."

have possibly offended her? Don't tell me Rod has

the queen." Helen sighed. "She sent someone over, claiming to have picked out

well-mannered girls entered the household, it wouldn't be such a bad thing. But seeing how upset she was... I didn't dare say a word." Violet's expression darkened. Without another word, she stormed off toward Carissa's courtyard. That

Violet

Fallen branches and scattered leaves littered

of some earlier St.

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