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That single word, "Lunvale", sent Rafael and Carissa hurrying back to Hell Monarch Estate as soon as the banquet had ended.In the council hall, a large map was spread out before them. Lunvale was located in Ebonflow. It was once the fiefdom of Lorenzo, Augustus' brother. Generations later, it had become the domain of the Realm Defender.The title of Realm Defender was just that—an honorary title with no military power behind it. The current Realm Defender was Tiberius Sanford. A Realm Defender usually received a salary from the court, but by this generation, the benefits had been significantly reduced.During previous investigations, Tiberius hadn't been overlooked. Though Lunvale was still relatively prosperous, it was far removed from both Valken and Stonebridge County. Moving troops to Lunvale would take significant effort.On top of that, Tiberius was someone with no great ambitions. He had all sorts of bad habits—drinking, gambling, and other vices. He had already squandered

Ellis had accepted the coffee beans and the banknote, but his mouth seemed to be sealed tightly."Once she meets Her Majesty, everything will be made clear," Ellis said. "Mrs. Farrell holds a noble title now, doesn't she? I doubt she would act inappropriately."Lincoln smiled in response. "Indeed, Mr. Latham. You speak wisely."Though he was smiling, Lincoln inwardly cursed. Unless it was a matter of life and death, how could someone refuse to share a little information?-Carissa had planned to visit Gracewood Women's Academy that day, as Jocelyn had started causing trouble again. Catherine had sent someone to inform her last night, asking her to come and manage the situation. Just as Carissa stepped outside, she saw the litter from the Farrell family approaching. The bearers were running fast, as though something urgent had come up. Carissa hurried over and asked, "Has something happened to the Farrell family?"Opal lifted the curtain and spoke quickly. "Your Grace, the queen

Kylie was so enraged that she threw a cup across the room. "She's nothing but a hindrance! She's always causing trouble for me!"Lydia stood to the side and said, "Your Majesty, ever since she was appointed by the queen dowager to establish the Gracewood Women's Academy and became its headmistress, she has gained considerable favor among the noble ladies of the capital. I believe now, half of the influential families in the city hold her in some regard. She has become difficult to deal with."Kylie thought back to Midwinter's Dawn, when the noblewomen praised Carissa to no end—how they admired her devotion to her marriage and how they praised her as capable and a shining example for women.If Carissa was an example for women, then what did that make the queen?The thought deepened Kylie's resentment."The queen dowager once said that Aurora was an example for women. Now Carissa has taken that title for herself. Isn't she disgusting?""Your Majesty," Lydia replied carefully, "sh

Carissa stepped into the room, her cold, piercing gaze sweeping over them. The three girls immediately lowered their heads, too intimidated to meet her eyes.Seeing her arrive, Rosalind let out a relieved breath, as though a savior had finally appeared.Carissa's voice cut through the tension like a blade. "What are you waiting for? Do you want me to increase the punishment, or would you prefer to leave Gracewood Women's Academy? If you're not here to study, then don't take up space. There are plenty of others who would be eager to learn."Hailey and Cassidy flinched at her words. They quickly pulled on Jocelyn's sleeve, their eyes urging her to leave before things got worse. What had started as 20 strikes was now 30, and if they lingered any longer, it could easily climb to 40 or 50.However, Jocelyn wasn't one to back down so easily. As a pampered daughter of the prestigious Quinton family, she had never endured such humiliation. After a long pause, she finally stifled her defi

The mention of "severe punishment" made Hailey and the others shrink back in fear. They stepped away, trying to put some distance between themselves and Jocelyn.Jocelyn felt nothing but resentment, her emotions swirling in a mixture of frustration and injustice. "I didn't do it on purpose," she sobbed, "but she brought it upon herself! Her aunt made such a fool of herself, yet she still stepped in to defend that old man, Thomas Farrell! Doesn't she feel ashamed?"Courtney, who hadn't cried when slapped, now let her tears fall at Jocelyn's words. She turned away and buried her face in a fellow student's shoulder, crying openly.The teachers were soon called in to handle the matter. Even Carissa was summoned.The students who had been part of the argument were now nervous, worried that they also might face punishment. The tension that had once been thick between the two groups had evaporated, leaving behind no trace of hostility.Once the full story was known, Rosalind's usually