Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 889

After collecting his thoughts, Salvador was struck by a question—why had his mom suddenly sent someone to treat his uncle?

He paused, deep in thought, then asked, "I heard from the palace servants that Aunt Helen came by today."

Victoria chuckled. "Yes, I asked her to come. The Treasury Office sent over a batch of new jewelry, and among them was a pure-gold and seven-colored gemstone tiara. Kylie and Sylvia both wanted it, so I was caught in a dilemma.

"Kylie is the queen, so if she liked it, it should've gone to her. But Sylvia is carrying your son, which gives her great merit. I couldn't decide who to give it to, so I gave it to your aunt. Little did I know, she was like a thief—she not only took that tiara, but also snatched up seven or eight other pieces. I really regret it."

Salvador laughed along with her. "If she likes it, then it's good. If she's happy, then you're happy, Mom."

He wasn't concerned about material wealth. Making his mom happy was what mattered most.

After dinner, Salvador excused himself and left. Victoria went out for a walk with Solana and Summer by her side. It was a habit she had maintained for many years. No matter how cold the weather, she would always take a short rest after dinner before going for a stroll.

The cold northern wind howled through the air as she lifted her gaze to the endless rows of palace lanterns. The further the lanterns stretched, the more they seemed to dissolve into mist, their lights blurry and distant, like glazed glass submerged in water.

Solana thought Victoria might say something, but they walked all the way to the Royal Garden in silence. The only sounds were the wind and their footsteps, and not once did the queen dowager even sigh.

Solana knew that Victoria had long been worried about Salvador's suspicions regarding the Hell Monarch, which could cause a rift between the brothers.

Though Victoria and Salvador shared a deep bond as mother and son, when it came to political matters, she had to be cautious with her words. Anything she said carried weight, and because of that, she had to speak carefully, lest Salvador think that Rafael had used some method to sway her loyalty.

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Meanwhile, Helen gave Carissa the pure-gold and seven-colored gemstone tiara, while Violet received a crystal bead bracelet. Helen kept the rest of the jewelry for herself as a reward. She would use them and dress up every day.

Victoria had said it before—no matter the circumstances, a woman should always dress well within her means to please herself.

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Salvador had dispatched people to keep an eye on both Barrett and Hartstone Estate. Likewise, Hell Monarch Estate was keeping a close watch on both parties as well.