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.

Rafael wasn’t around this

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

playful tap. “Stay a little longer. I’ll be busy, and I’ll be

worry. Visit your uncle and his family and have fun,” Violet added with a smile, draping her arm over

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

stood there, hands behind his back, with a smile that made him look like

him like this reminded Carissa of her second

could

carriages full of gifts. For the past two or three years, it had been like a gift exchange between the two families–one cartload of presents after another, with each

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

Helen were a different story–those could be anything she wanted. As for the return

was clear–she was subtly supporting the

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 who don’t like him will have to keep it

not disagree. She