Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 1478

Rafael noticed the weariness in Salvador's expression, and with Derek having taken the reports back, he decided it was time to speak.

"Your Majesty, I have a matter to request your approval for."

Salvador glanced up. "What is it?"

Rafael's gaze was cool and distant. "I wish to visit Everspring Palace."

At once, Salvador's mind raced. He knew exactly what this was about. The consequences of this matter had almost cost Irvin his life.

Salvador didn't want to deal with it but simply nodded. "Go, then."

Rafael promptly took his leave, making his way to Everspring Palace.

Kylie was well aware of his visit and had someone summon him in. She knew that Carissa's refusal to allow him to take a secondary wife was driven by jealousy and selfishness. But men, as Kylie saw it, were never quite the same as women. No matter how loudly they proclaimed otherwise, men always had their flaws.

Salvador, diligent as he was, hardly visited the harem. However, that didn't mean he was above it. Didn't he still keep the harem and concubines? And when a woman caught his eye, it was not uncommon for him to visit her several times a month.

Kylie didn't believe there was a man alive who wouldn't indulge himself when the opportunity arose, Rafael included.

She had always thought that Carissa's marriage to Rafael was a step up—an ambitious second marriage for a woman who had once been discarded. Even if they had affection for one another, her jealousy would always make it difficult for him to tolerate her.

Though the plan had failed, Kylie was determined to make sure Rafael knew that she, as his sister-in-law, was only looking out for him, out of concern about his legacy and heirs. Even if he didn't appreciate her intentions, he would have no choice but to acknowledge them.

With this in mind, she sat upright in her golden-threaded chair, watching Rafael enter with the same poised, strong stance he always had.

Etiquette couldn't be ignored, so Rafael inclined his head and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Kylie smiled warmly. "No need for such formalities. Have a seat."

Then, she turned to Lydia and instructed, "Bring in some refreshments."

However, Rafael straightened up, replying, "I won't stay long. I've only come to say a few words, then I'll leave."