Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1203

Chapter 1203

By the time Carissa returned to her residence, she had barely settled in before Violet arrived in a rush and pulled her aside.

“It’s about the academy,” Violet began, her expression tight with anger. “I fear this may be the work of the king and queen.”

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Carissa blinked, stunned. “The king and queen? Where did you hear this?”

“Kevin told me,” Violet explained. “He overheard the king reprimanding the queen, accusing her of acting recklessly. She defended herself, saying that the king disliked the academy too and that her actions were intended to alleviate his concerns–preventing you from winning over the noblewomen of the capital.”

The words struck Carissa like a blow, leaving her frozen as an icy chill swept through her.

Violet said, “You need to stay calm. You can’t let Kevin’s name be revealed. If anyone finds out he spoke of this, his future will be ruined.”

Carissa sank into a chair, her mind spinning. She had entertained bold speculations before, but never had she dared to point suspicion toward the king.

She had suspected Kylie, of course that much seemed plausible. But even then, it felt irrational.

the noble families in such a reckless way? The plan had been executed with care, but even so, anyone could foresee its flaws. What if the foreman hadn’t died? What if he had confided in someone else before his

was Kevin’s report–it illuminated something even more chilling. The king evidently didn’t like the academy either,

about the method she

the strategy, not

Carissa felt a chill in her heart. She found it hard to accept Salvador’s intentions. He was the mighty king, and he was still relying on Rafael to

Carissa to accept was that Kylie had resorted to such methods to deal with the

nation’s mother, Kylie was still a woman. There were so many innocent young women in the academy–what would have happened if Claire hadn’t been there? How many young women’s reputations could have been tarnished? Would some have had their clothes stripped off or even been

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Was it the same reason as Salvador’s-

why not just come

the purity of those young

fury. “It’s monstrous. If something terrible had actually happened, how would those girls go on with their lives? She’s a woman

tightened. That was

had established Skye Embroidery and Gracewood Women’s Academy not for personal glory or wealth, but to give women like herself a chance to stand tall–to live

queen and a woman, Kylie should have advocated

was the one

it weren’t for Kevin’s position, I’d storm the palace