Her Majestic Battle Cry

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Such a large–scale search naturally caught Helen’s attention. She had gone to bed early and was fast asleep when the commotion outside woke her, Gillian, who was sleeping in the same room, was asked to check what was happening

When Helen heard that a servant had stolen Violet’s Mystic Pearl earrings, her anger flared.

“Our household provides a much better life than other estates. The person who stole the earrings doesn’t appreciate that. If I catch them, I’ll have their arms broken!” Helen exclaimed.

“Lady Carissa has arrived,” someone announced from outside.

“Why is she here instead of handling things outside? I’m already in bed,” said Helen, reluctant to leave her warm bed amidst the cold night air.

“Mother.” Carissa strode in confidently, alone.

She knew that the Mystic Pearl earrings would be found in Janice’s quarters. Since Janice originally served under Helen, she should decide how to deal with her once the earrings were found.

displeasure evaporated the moment she saw Carissa, and a warm, inviting smile pulled at her lips. “What brings you here? It’s a chilly night, and you didn’t even put on extra layers. Come, have a seat. Carissa nodded respectfully. She was aware her mother–in–law preferred to

disturbed you so late, Mother. It’s my fault for not managing the

quite the fuss at this hour. Why not search tomorrow

dispose of the earrings. They’re worth quite

if asking the latter to continue showing off how presumptuous she

we can’t hold out

for me. If I drink it at this hour,

them. Your status alone would be enough to intimate them and make sure they never do

daughter–in–law’s words. While Helen’s status was indeed prestigious, she had never really involved herself in household matters. A few words of reprimand wouldn’t be enough to

always efficient in handling matters. So, it didn’t make sense that a minor thief issue would be brought to Helen in the middle of the night, let

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already knew

room. “Who among you took it? Return it now while Carissa is still here, and I might still be able to plead for your

If her daughter–in–law had made such a fuss by coming to her room in the middle of the night, it had to be someone close to her, not just any random servant from

knelt down. “Your Grace, we

might be guilty. With a search underway, they wouldn’t be able to hide it for long if they had taken the earrings. Their only option would be to confess. If they admitted it now, there might still be

But both denied it.