Her Graceful War Song

In the side hall, Harvey seethed when he heard Carissa intended to take Leona away from Gracehold Estate, and that his daughter had chosen to divorce Samuel. He, Leona's father, was still present. So, when did it become Carissa's place to decide Leona's fate? Just as Harvey was about to furiously summon Carissa for questioning, Rafael arrived.

Jacob had gone to the Supreme Court to look for him. Once he finished explaining the overall situation, the prince had abandoned his duties and made his way to Gracehold Estate. Men weren't allowed in the inner courtyard, so Rafael headed straight to the side hall. As he reached the room, he heard Harvey angrily shout, "Who does she think she is? How dare she decide everything for Leona? Allowing a divorce destroys a marriage! Isn't she afraid of bringing misfortune upon herself? With me here, I'd like to see her try!" A flash of purple appeared in his line of sight as soon as Harvey finished speaking, and Rafael strode into the side hall. The prince surveyed the room with a cold glance, taking note of the men who stood up to pay their respects to him.

He ignored them, fixing his gaze on Harvey. "Uncle Harvey, you were talking about my wife, right? What has she done that's so damaging? Didn't she save Leona's life? Or was it her decision to have Leona divorce that beast of a husband who abandoned her for a mere concubine? How has she destroyed Leona's marriage?Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

"You've never been one to talk much, so you should keep your mouth shut. You've also never cared about managing affairs, so don't interfere in anything. Besides, you've never been afraid to suffer losses, so just keep doing that and don't refute anything I say." Harvey's face turned an alarming shade of red at his nephew's words. With the men of Gracehold Estate witnessing the entire scene, Harvey was unable to maintain even a shred of dignity.

Noah respected and feared the Hell Monarch. Ignoring everything else, he quickly invited Rafael to take a seat. They could sort things out later.

At the moment, it wasn't important whether Leona decided to divorce Samuel. What worried them was how the king and queen would react.

Moreover, given Samuel's current temperament, continuing his marriage with Leona would spark even more trouble. The Earl of Gracehold's family had narrowly escaped disaster this time, since Leona's life had been preserved. But what if it hadn't?

If Leona had died, Samuel would have dragged everyone from the Earl of Gracehold's family down with him.

Noah's granduncle and uncle were still above him when it came to making decisions for the family. So, it didn't matter what Harvey said. If Leona was content, the Earl of Gracehold's family was willing to cooperate with whatever decision she made.

After all, Samuel had become a liability for their family. He was once someone destined for greatness, but was now useless. They had no choice but to abandon him, even if they didn't want to.

As Rafael took his seat, a hush fell over the room.

He had no intention of saying anything further. He was here to support Leona, and would leave the arrangements to Carissa. He had faith that his wife would make the best choice for the duchess.

Sometimes, it was a lack of support

from loved ones that kept someone stuck at a crossroads. But when the disappointment in those closest to a person became unbearable, a little backing from someone else could help them stand tall again.

During Carissa's most challenging moments, the elders of the Sinclair family had stepped in to support her. She understood all too well how cruciabit was to have someone by a person's side when they found

themselves at rock bottom.

Regardless of Harvey's objections, Carissa was determined to take Leona with her. It might seem like she was overstepping her boundaries by meddling in another family's affairs, but there was little choice left for her. Rafael believed that Carissa and Leona had given Harvey and Heather a chance, only to be met with disappointment and a brush with death.

Jacob had reported the situation with remarkable detail, which suggested that he had already placed people within Gracehold Estate.

Carissa had even arranged for Alana and Leah to be on guard to prevent any unforeseen complications. But in this world, there was always a chance for oversight, no matter how meticulous a person's planning was. If someone was determined to cause trouble, it was nearly impossible to guard against every possibility.

When Carissa learned of Rafael's arrival, she instructed Violet, Alana, and Leah to keep a close watch on Leona while she stepped outside to speak to him.

The outer courtyard was bustling with men. When Rafael noticed his wife approaching, he stepped out to find a quiet spot so the two of them could talk.

"I won't be returning home tonight. I'll stay here and wait until we take Leona away tomorrow. Keep an eye on Ryan and make sure he does his homework, okay?" said Carissa.

Rafael pulled out her hairpin and tucked it in place gently. "Don't worry. Jacob will oversee everything. Do you need me to stay?"

"No, it's fine. Violet and I will stay. Alana and Leah are also here." Carissa paused. "It's mainly Leona's condition that's bad. I also think Lady Heather and Madam Dorothy might cause trouble, so I can't help but worry."