Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1619

Chapter 1619

Bertram had thought the Duchess of Southmere was still young and

inexperienced. He assumed the young lady she brought along was just a maid, and she had no advisor by her side. He believed it would be easy to make his

move.

He hadn't expected her to be a tough opponent.

The petition to build the warships had been submitted a long time ago, yet no reply had come. They were growing quite anxious.

In recent years, the court had been willing to spend money freely on the military. At first, Bertram thought this matter would be easy to settle. But now, after such a long delay, it seemed far more difficult.

like that, without hesitation. So,

a practical man. There was no point in forcing what could not be changed, and offending others would bring no benefit. He thought it might be worth trying a different approach—perhaps this path would lead to some

couldn't afford to offend the Duchess of Southmere. She wasn't obliged to help them, but if they angered her and she sent a letter

warmly, he let the ladies roam freely, though he did secretly send a few men to follow them, just in case anything happened. But to his surprise, Elise quickly shook off the men he sent. In the end,

happen to them there, and Rafael held him responsible, he would not be able to bear the

that girl he assumed was a maid. Plus, she had only just arrived in Port Liantra, and was thus neither familiar with the place nor able to

Also, no one knew her identity.

Truly reckless.

to find Ansel and told him everything, asking him to

had a clear, handsome face and the strong build of a soldier, with broad shoulders, a

came to Port Liantra with only one person by her side, then either the regent has sent someone to protect her in secret, or she

this, Bertram nodded. "That does make sense. I mentioned our request for warships to her, but she said nothing in reply. I suppose

two dimples showing clearly and softening the sharpness in his eyes. "You only mentioned it casually. Why should she agree to help when she doesn't even understand the full situation? You're thinking of it too simply, and of Her Grace as

to sway," Bertram said with an awkward smile. "It seems