Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1457 Isaac sighed. "The proposal was a bit impulsive. Looking back on it, it may have even been a bit opportunistic. She was in a low mood at the time, so though she agreed, I'm not sure she truly wants to marry me. Sage Everett scolded me when I got back to Meadow Ridge, and I've had time to calm down since then."

Carissa stared at him, surprised. "You've already told Sage Everett?"

"Yes, the very day I got back. I was caught up in the heat of the moment."

"Why did Sage Everett scold you? Was it because he disagreed?" asked Carissa, curious.

Isaac shrugged. "It wasn't even about agreeing or disagreeing yet. He just scolded me first. The usual stuff, really."

"How usual?"

Isaac avoided her gaze. "He called me ugly and told me to take a good look at myself in the mirror." Carissa couldn't help but laugh. "Sage Everett was kind to you, it seems."

wind swirled around

lifetime is a long

moment, truly surprised. The carefree, charismatic Isaac-someone who never let anything tie him down-had fallen so completely for Violet, of

said he

Then, he gave Isaac a long look and chased him out as well. Back in the capital, it was still the holidays, and the social scene

in a rush to marry, so there

brought Courtney back to Hell Monarch Estate, as she would be studying martial arts under Cynthia with Roxana. Zoey had also started planning to do some business. This visit was to personally thank Carissa for introducing her to Janelle at

were already familiar with each other, though their interactions had been

off immediately. Smart and capable people always gravitated toward

and shops to be run by the family servants. Now, without the noble title to protect or any reputation to maintain, Zoey wasn't afraid to step into the public eye and take matters into her own hands. She was ready to

Zoey spoke of the future, her eyes sparkled with excitement. She shared with Carissa that Viola was also able to lend a hand now. Though occasionally still a bit muddled in

is that others still gossip about her past, so I don't let her