Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 498

Rebecca looked at Carissa, taking in the latter’s entire appearance. Carissa exuded an undeniable air of luxury and authority now—she was truly different.

Rebecca's gaze was filled with anger, regret, resentment, and frustration; a mix of emotions that made her teeth ache.

Serena shared those feelings, but hers were laced with even more hatred and jealousy. She had been so close, just a step away from becoming the Hell Monarch's concubine.

"What bad luck!" Violet muttered coldly.

Carissa only glanced at them briefly before turning her attention back to the smiling young heir of The Golden Tower.

Business people really did have sharp eyes. Even on the day when she looked completely disheveled, he had still recognized her.

Well, it wasn't that surprising. She and her mother had visited The Golden Tower before, and had met him.

Carissa smiled and said, "Nathaniel, there's no need for such formalities. We'd like to go up to the third floor to pick out some jewelry. Would that be alright?"

"Of course!" Nathaniel replied excitedly. "Please come this way. I'll personally attend to you all."

The Golden Tower often hosted many distinguished guests—members of the royal family, powerful officials, noble families, and wealthy merchants from the capital. Nathaniel occasionally attended to them himself, but such enthusiasm as he showed toward Carissa was rare.

As Carissa, Kiera, and Violet ascended the stairs, Serena suddenly spoke up. "Some people who used to be so eager to please my mother now act like they don't even know me. It's really disappointing."

Kiera was too wrapped up in the excitement of shopping to hear the remark, but she noticed Violet's grip on her wrist loosen. Before she could even process what was happening, Violet had already leaped down the stairs.

What was going on?

Violet marched straight up to Serena. "Who are you talking about? Just say the name instead of being vague."

Serena was startled by Violet's fierce expression, and she instinctively took a step back to hide behind Viola.

On the other hand, Viola was thoroughly exasperated.

Could her sister-in-law not just keep quiet and pretend not to see them? Everyone had witnessed what had happened at Helen's birthday banquet. After doing something so shameless, one would logically think that Serena would avoid Carissa at all costs, right?