Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 404

Chapter 404

Helen’s words drew scornful glances from everyone present towards Heather.

Heather felt a mix of grievance and shame. She looked at Carissa, hoping the latter might say something on her behalf. Yet Carissa’s expression remained indifferent, her eyes betraying no emotion. Heather had no choice but to give up.

However, Heather silently resented Carissa.

How could she not speak up for her own aunt? How would she face Melanie in the afterlife after acting this way?

Everyone continued chatting for a while before Eleanor finally returned. After the customary exchanges of greetings, everyone resumed their seats.

As if the tension between them had never existed, Carissa greeted Eleanor with a respectful nod. Eleanor was even better at masking her feelings, and she gave Carissa a warm, attentive glance.

Victoria inquired about Ruth, and Eleanor replied, “Mom’s health has improved somewhat, but she won’t be joining us for the New Year’s Eve celebration tonight. With the cold weather, she needs to avoid. worsening her condition.”

“Of course. I’ll have the royal physician pay extra attention to her. Don’t worry too much,” Victoria reassured.

you, Your

time for the feast, the palace servants came to escort them. Everyone

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king and queen displayed their harmonious affection, though everyone knew Salvador’s current favorite was a concubine named Sylvia. Tonight, Sylvia could only watch as the king and

gaze frequently wandered toward Rafael and Carissa. The Hell Monarch and his wife. were indeed affectionate. While seated, Rafael would pick out

Salvador’s gaze towards them was particularly complex, though it

she had heard, Sylvia remembered that Salvador had originally intended to bring Carissa into the

Hell Monarch’s princess consort. Despite Salvador’s admiration for Carissa’s beauty, his righteousness would prevent him from coveting his brother’s

once–divorced woman was truly breathtaking. Even though Sylvia was

was the case for women, how

he could have married any noblewoman he wished. To

disdain for Carissa, and this disdain extended to Rafael as

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to discern the undercurrents beneath their polished exteriors.

expression, and Eleanor knew that some matters needed to be

dinner, everyone bid their farewells and returned to

performed a respectful curtsy to Victoria and Kylie. “I will