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.

wasn’t around this year, and

back by the second day of the New Year. I won’t stay too long. I’ll come back to keep you company,

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

Visit your uncle and his family and have fun,” Violet added with a

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

a smile that made him look like

him like this reminded Carissa of her second brother,

Yvette could see how clever and well–behaved Ryan was! They would

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

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

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

clear–she was

Carissa and Violet about her intentions and 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 who don’t like him will have to keep

could not