Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 623

Molly sent a notice to Silverstone Estate, stating that she would be visiting the next day. Upon recalling Carissa's words, Zoey's expression turned grave.

After a moment of thought, she instructed Jane, "Prepare gifts. I need to make a trip to Hell Monarch Estate."

"Madam Zoey, shouldn't we send a formal invitation first?" Jane asked. "Going like this might come off as a bit rude."

"No need for that. When I took Viola back with me, I mentioned to the princess consort that I would come to apologize in person. So, this visit wouldn't be seen as disrespectful."

With visitors from Yuvan's family arriving tomorrow, there was no time to wait for an invitation to arrange a meeting.

At Hell Monarch Estate, Carissa noticed Zoey's swollen face, the marks of fingers still clear on her skin.

"Are you alright?" Carissa asked.

Zoey smiled bitterly. "I'm fine. The injury is self-inflicted. No one at Silverstone Estate would dare to touch me."

Carissa didn't want to pry into her family affairs, but felt a pang of admiration as she observed Zoey's exhausted yet dignified demeanor. A stable and composed woman to manage the household was vital for a noble family.

"Actually, you don't need to apologize," Carissa said. "It's not a big deal. I didn't think much of it, and it really shouldn't be you doing the apologizing."

After pondering this, Zoey decided to be straightforward. "Your Grace, my apology is just an excuse. I actually have something I want to ask you."

Carissa lifted her cup and took a slow sip, her gaze drifting lightly over Zoey's face. "Go ahead and ask."

Carissa already knew what Zoey wanted to inquire about—someone from Yuvan's family must have sent a notice to visit Silverstone Estate.

Every move Yuvan made upon his return to the capital was under Rafael's watchful eye, with Travis himself leading the surveillance. Such attention was fitting for someone of Yuvan's status.

Yuvan had returned to the capital because of Ruth's illness. But instead of being preoccupied with taking care of Ruth, they visited Hell Monarch Estate first. Then, after they saw Viola, they sent a notice to visit Silverstone Estate.

If there was nothing more to it, Zoey would find that hard to believe.

Having managed the inner workings of the Earl of Silverstone's family for years, Zoey possessed a keen sense of observation and an innate ability to detect looming crises. In a city filled with powerful families, such as dukes and marquesses who far outranked an earl, it was clear why they chose to visit her home.

It was all due to Zoey's husband holding military power in the Southern Frontier.

"Mrs. Prince, there's truly nothing else. Just treat them as you would any other guests," Carissa said, noting Zoey's hesitance.

She seemed to have guessed something, and Carissa acknowledged Zoey's capabilities.

With a decisive nod, Carissa added, "If you find Lady Molly agreeable and wish to befriend her, that's entirely up to you. But if you feel that she's beyond your station, keeping your distance wouldn't be a bad idea either."