Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 275

Chapter 275

Salvador’s desire to settle the score on Carissa’s behalf by arranging for Barrett to marry a woman who had been divorced after just a year seemed rather pointed.

Ironically, Carissa had also been married to Barrett for only a year before their separation.

It was possible Viola might not agree to this match. But since it was the king’s edict, it left her with little choice.

The visit from Evelyn and Viola might have been an attempt to gauge what kind of person Barrett was. Salvador’s actions made Carissa feel that she might be dragging

Viola into this situation.

This wasn’t settling a score for Carissa, but creating an enemy for her.

It seemed necessary for Carissa to meet Viola, at least to clear the air and prevent any hostility towards the Duke of Northwatch’s family. It didn’t matter much for Carissa’s own sake, but she wanted to avoid creating lingering resentment toward the Duke of Northwatch’s household, as Ryan would eventually take charge of it.

Rafael noticed the concern etched on her brow, and said, “The visit from the matriarch of the Earl of Silverstone’s family is probably to inquire about your divorce from Barrett. This matter might have caused quite a stir outside, but they’re reasonable people. They know that rumors might not always be true. As you were personally involved, they’ll need to hear from you to get a clear understanding.”

Rafael was well–informed about the affairs of Carissa’s household. Each time he

visited, he would first check in with Frederick, who would keep him updated.

treated as if he were the lord of

need to hire much more staff, and those who were recently hired couldn’t be

of the reasons Rafael frequently

for a while, he prepared to leave. He had a stack of documents awaiting his attention. As a new official at the

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to familiarize himself thoroughly with commercial laws. As the Minister of Justice, he had to master the era’s laws–failing

understanding, but now, Carissa’s thoughts were more complex. Each time she

to spend her life. with Rafael, but she needed to ensure

not to take concubines, such promises weren’t always under his control. Even Samuel, who was a man of high status,

a member of the royal family, ensuring the continuation of the bloodline was crucial. Royal relatives would also keep an eye on Rafael’s offspring. If there were fewer than

a royal member who had only one official wife. Even those who

had

could harbor feelings of gratitude, she could not afford to let her heart

mind might say not to fall for him, but the

Silverstone Estate requesting that Evelyn and Viola visit

invitation was written for the following day, but Evelyn and Viola arrived in

a lake- blue cloak, she wore a cloud–patterned hairpin in her updo. On her wrist was a bracelet that Margaret had previously returned

Lily had already seated the guests and was serving refreshments. Two maids stood by Evelyn