Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1164

Rafael paused for a moment, then asked, "By the way, did Isaac agree to Madam Zoey's request?"

"I spoke to him about it. He said he would think it over, but he hasn't made up his mind yet," Carissa replied.

"I think you should tell him the full story and let him decide for himself," Rafael said. "After all, he's the one who bought some of the properties Madam Zoey had released previously. It's clear he wants to help the Earl of Silverstone's family in some way."

Carissa nodded, but then shook her head and corrected him. "Not exactly to help the Earl of Silverstone's family. More to help those who care for him…and perhaps the children."

The more she learned, the more Carissa began to suspect that Evelyn had been involved in David's plans years ago. But perhaps, in time, Evelyn had experienced a change of heart, leading her to visit Isaac only to find him dead in the fire. Feeling guilty, she had blamed David as she was unwilling to carry the weight of that remorse.

That was probably why, after meeting Isaac, she made up a story to ask for his forgiveness and didn't really care about how he had been doing. Even after promising to compensate him, she hadn't bothered to send anyone to check on him. She only wanted to ease her conscience.

Since Isaac was the child who hadn't grown up by her side, Evelyn didn't feel the same deep attachment to him as she had for Oliver and Viola.

Carissa nodded. "I'll talk to him."

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After listening to what Carissa had to say, Isaac scoffed coldly. "What is this nonsense? Was he sent to the Southern Frontier to enjoy himself? He's even got a child now? And he married the lady? What about his primary wife? Is she supposed to act like a nursemaid?"

"Madam Zoey probably already knows about it, which is why she made such a request. Now it's up to you to decide," Carissa said.

Isaac didn't hesitate anymore and said, "Tell her that we'll begin tomorrow. Transfer everything that can be moved, and don't keep it quiet. Let everyone know that their family's expenses are too high to keep up with and that they need to sell off their properties."

This would create the impression that Oliver cared nothing for his family's well-being, focusing only on his pleasure and that of his concubine. His family had been sending him money for his spending all along, and they could no longer afford it. So, they were forced to sell off their properties.

The deputy commander rode hard and fast to get back to the capital. When he showed up at Silverstone Estate, Zoey nearly had a heart attack. It wasn't because of the audit—it was because those stationed in the Southern Frontier weren't supposed to leave without orders.

For Oliver to secretly send someone back to check the accounts was insane.

At that moment, Zoey thought Oliver must have lost his mind. The Earl of Silverstone's family was really in trouble now.

The deputy commander was visibly anxious, and he hurried through his inspection. The next morning, he left the capital under cover of secrecy and returned to the Southern Frontier.

When Zoey had first told Caspian about the dire state of affairs, he had believed her, though there remained a shred of faith in his older brother. After the deputy commander's secretive return to inspect the books, Caspian could no longer doubt the truth of Zoey's words.

He now understood the peril facing the family, but he felt powerless to act. He couldn't even think of a single way to help. All he could do was silently thank Zoey for transferring the family's properties to Isaac. If things truly went awry, at least they wouldn't starve.