Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 962

Chapter 962

After seeing Zoey off, Carissa and Violet returned to the council hall.

Most matters had previously been discussed in the large study, but since Everett had arrived, he insisted that important matters be reported in the council hall. He would remain in the hall from morning until night, listening to everything that was brought before him.

Rafael hadn’t returned yet even though the negotiations had concluded hours ago. It was likely that he was still in discussion with the delegation about tomorrow’s talks.

Once Carissa finished reporting the day’s findings to Everett, he gave a conclusion everyone was already aware of.

“It’s a case of silencing witnesses–tracing the killer leads nowhere.”

Kyle spoke up, his voice thoughtful, “Sir, is it possible that Aurora never had to speak with the Westhaven people at all? That someone else already reached out to them and is just focusing all the blame on Dominic?”

́“But Harvey has already fled,” Carissa replied. “I doubt Leroy would trust him now.”

Kyle looked at her, his expression tense. “But what if it’s not Harvey and Leroy? Yes, it’s obvious that they were targeting you. However, that person has been planning for years, which indicates he has a complex mind. What if he was hiding some other plan that’s targeted at your grandfather?”

The analysis hit home, and Carissa had to admit there was a chance.

was a man who had been

to watch her movements, something she must have known. On top of that, after all the failed assassination attempts, she would have been terrified of leaving Valor Estate, fearing another

until the Ministry of Justice came for her. When they did, she called Barrett back, asking for his help to escape. But that plan had

being captured, her testimony focused solely on implicating Dominic, which was likely what someone had instructed her to do. This was her final chance

she stuck with her story that Dominic was guilty, Barrett–being the general of the operation–would face even graver consequences. So, she changed her testimony, claiming that it was her own spontaneous decision to orchestrate the massacre of the villagers and

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prisoners.

matter how capable Barrett was. Aurora had protected him because once she was taken by the Westhaven forces, he

Violet raised a question, “I’m curious–why did Aurora think Barrett could

Carissa. “If your grandfather were taken by Westhaven, would you try to

answered without

that

in Blessed Haven, probably scheming all sorts of things. But Barrett actually speaking out–now

disgust for

had a bit of conscience, but his actions were always

Yuvan really has another hidden plan, it will slowly come to light in the next few days,” Kyle

back yet, I’ll go visit Mother and Aunt

out about your injury,” Violet

waved off the concern as she walked out. “It’s nothing,