Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry 729

Chapter 729

Carmen felt a chill run through her as she listened to her mom.

“That can’t be true! If she really wants to rely on a powerful family, wasn’t Samuel a good match? He loved her dearly.”

Melanie smiled bitterly. “Samuel was the Earl of Gracehold’s heir and a top scholar. However, he married the Duchess of Everpeace, Prince Harvey’s daughter, Since that was the case, Celeste had no hope of rising higher. Samuel may have said he loved her, but he never truly did anything for her. He doted on her, but he wouldn’t dare elevate her to the status of a rightful wife.”

Carmen blinked in confusion. “A rightful wife?”

As the carriage rolled forward, Melanie’s gaze darkened. “Yes. She believes that unless she becomes a rightful wife, she’ll have no chance of becoming the main wife after the current wife dies. If she can’t become a rightful wife, she’ll just be a concubine. Even if the main wife dies, she won’t attain her desired status. She said she could accept being a concubine, but she doesn’t want to spend her life in that role.”

“It’s understandable she wouldn’t want to be a concubine. Who would choose such a fate unless they had no other options? And she’s been used all this time for your sake. It’s tragic for her,” said Carmen, her heart twisting in turmoil.

Carmen, her breath coming in short gasps before a violent cough wracked her body, causing her to

coughing so violently, Mom?

of her mouth with her tattered sleeve, forcing a weak smile, “Don’t worry. I’ll get better. Remember my words–no matter what your sister asks you to do

in confusion. ‘Grand Princess Eleanor has fallen. What could Celeste possibly ask me to do? We can leave

“Remember my words. You mustn’t have too much contact with her, and you shouldn’t see her again.

her, making her double over. It took a moment before she could

did, she held onto Carmen’s hand and whispered hoarsely,

tears brimming in her eyes as she watched her mother struggle to breathe. “Didn’t you say a

her silence filled with unspoken sorrow. Tears streamed down her cheeks, a reflection of her profound

stunned by the scandal. No one had anticipated that Eleanor harbored such wicked ambitions. Alongside their shock, many officials

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Interacted with her.

the morning court session, Salvador erupted in a furious rage. He issued orders for a thorough investigation. Still simmering with anger, he seized the moment to promote Carissa to the