Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1214

Chapter 1214

On New Year’s Eve, Ryan wore a bright red woolen cloak, its edges lined with soft white fur, a thick hood atop his head. His lively, cheerful demeanor matched his outfit as he eagerly waited for the Klein family’s carriage to arrive.

Jacob had already prepared many gifts, many of which Ryan had personally chosen.

The night before, Frederick had come over from Northwatch Estate to deliver the account books. Ryan had stayed up all night, carefully reviewing them. Jacob told him there was no rush to go through them, and then went to ask Carissa for some leniency.

Carissa told him it would be good for Ryan to learn how to manage the accounts sooner rather than later after all, he would need to take charge of everything in Northwatch Estate eventually.

While Ryan examined the books, his study partner Evan stayed by his side. However, Evan was heading home to celebrate the New Year and wouldn’t be accompanying him to Highcrest

Estate.

Carissa’s greatest joy was that Ryan, though meticulous and steady beyond his years, still possessed a childlike innocence. Perhaps some of it was a mask. After all, he had endured many hardships–but even if it was, that was fine

Sometimes in life, one had to play the fool to get ahead.

to visit the Klein family’s household for the holiday, Rafael wasn’t around this year, and Carissa was going to spend the New Year alone. He took her

by the second day of the New Year. I won’t stay too long. I’ll come back

playful tap. “Stay a little longer. I’ll be busy, and I’ll be fine without you

here too, Ryan. So, don’t worry. Visit your uncle and his family and have fun,”

around.” Ryan looked at Violet and Isaac, then at Jacob, Lulu, and the others. “And there are so many other

back, with a smile that made him look like a little

reminded Carissa of her second brother, and of bittersweet

tugged at her heart. If only Nathan and Yvette could see how clever and well–behaved Ryan was! They

like a gift exchange

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left Carissa reluctant to pick anything too extravagant. Most of the gifts she chose were simple

wanted. As for the return gift, Helen

was clear–she was subtly supporting the

said, “I’m rewarding them to show them that Ryan has powerful backing. Not everyone in that vast household is kind to him. With me looking out for him, even those

was a reasonable argument, and Carissa could not disagree.