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?
"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.
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."
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