Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1445

Carissa couldn't allow Janelle to be unjustly slandered, nor did she wish to make an enemy of the Earl of Southstead's family. Since the trouble had begun because of her, it was only right that she provided an explanation.

So, she instructed Luke to send an invitation to Southstead Estate, inviting the entire family to dine at the Glimmering Tower.

At the same time, she deliberately let word of the invitation spread.

As for why she wasn't inviting them to the estate-this was meant to be a public clarification, and holding it within her residence would be inappropriate.

The Glimmering Tower was a place of high prestige, chosen to express respect for both the Earl of Southstead's family and Janelle.

By announcing the invitation in advance, Carissa ensured that wealthy merchants and titled nobility with an appetite for spectacle would take notice. Solving the matter under their watchful eyes was ideal.

In truth, this was also a form of compensation for Janelle. Over the years, she had suffered much in business many had taken advantage of her simply because she was a woman, treating her with disrespect and actively suppressing her ventures.

Worse still, the Earl of Southstead's family had no son capable of shouldering its legacy. Though they were a noble house, their influence had dwindled until they resembled nothing more than an ordinary merchant family.

When Luke arrived with the invitation, Janelle was not at home. The letter was instead delivered to the Earl of Southstead, Hadrian Xavier.

Ever since inheriting his title, his attitude had

powerful. However, generation after generation had failed to achieve any merit. Over time, their influence had waned, their titles diminishing from duke to marquis, then from

of Silverstone's family had Zoey, while the Earl of Southstead's family had Janelle and her

had no talent for

Hell Monarch's household, Hadrian hesitated

refuse would be a slight, potentially

attending was no simple matter either-who could say what Carissa

even believed that if their daughter could marry into Hell Monarch's household as a secondary wife, it would be a most favorable

time, only to be sharply rebuked by their daughter upon her return. "This has nothing to do with Lady Carissa," Janelle said coldly. "It was the queen who put our family in this predicament, trying to force us into making a scene at Hell Monarch

they went or not,

like they were desperate for the title of secondary wife. It would also seem like they were causing a scene, like an angry woman who couldn't get what she wanted. If they didn't go, they

to return and let her decide. When Janelle heard of the

you can go on your own," Hadrian said. "Your

was for our entire family. If the others won't go, at the very least, you and Mother must

either," Hadrian muttered. Though he was an earl, he had no desire to socialize with high-ranking nobles. He lacked the confidence for such gatherings,

do the talking. You only need to be present,"