Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 550

Violet and Travis both understood the implication of Carissa's words.

The situation in Westhaven was bound to change drastically. Once the current crown prince, Edmund, ascends the throne, the first order of business would be a thorough investigation of Fawnrun City. There were three reasons for that—revenge, consolidating his own political power, and redrawing the borderlines.

If Barrett still had any sympathy for Viola, he should let her return to her family.

But if he kept Viola with him to force Oliver to stand up for the Warrens, then he and Aurora were essentially the same—utterly selfish.

Feeling playful, Violet said, "Let's make a bet. Will Barrett give Viola a divorce letter? I think he won't."

Though he held Barrett in low regard, Travis still remembered the man's bravery on the battlefield and was willing to give him a small measure of support. "He might. At least he showed responsibility on the battlefield."

The two looked at Carissa. "What will you bet on?"

Carissa tilted her head. "Actually, I don't know Barrett very well."

Violet pulled out a banknote worth a thousand silver coins. "You still have to choose. Let's bet a thousand silver coins."

Seeing the large sum, Travis immediately shook his head. "No way. I'm not betting on that."

Winning would be fine, but losing a thousand silver coins meant he would surely be punished by his master.

Carissa laughed and said, "Let's do it for fun. Don't bet so much—let's make it ten silver coins."

"Then which option do you choose?" Violet put away the banknotes. Money shouldn't be flaunted. She saw the way Travis looked at the notes, as if he wanted to steal them.

Carissa thought for a moment. "I think he'll probably go through the motions of asking Viola about it, just to ease his own conscience. But he won't be completely honest with her. If Viola chooses not to divorce, he'll accept it without any guilt."

Violet chuckled. "It seems you know him quite well. But the problem is, there's no way to verify your option. The Capital Guard is keeping a close eye on Valor Estate. We can't sneak in to eavesdrop."

Carissa shrugged. "So, I can only choose that he won't divorce."

Violet laughed. "You and I are betting against Travis. If Travis loses to us, it'll be twenty silver coins."