Chapter 748

Violet watched Carmen's explosion of anger and felt an inexplicable shift within herself. Since following Carissa to the battlefield and returning to the capital to face numerous problems, Violet's patience had improved considerably. Previously, she would have likely stormed off if Carmen had spoken to her in such a manner. Violet had been self-centered and headstrong, but now she aspired to be a better person.

She understood Carmen's anger and fear. Carmen had been manipulated by her own family and consistently lacked trust. She had considered Henry, her mother, and her sister a united front, a family. Yet, Henry had betrayed her, and now she was learning that Celeste wanted to harm their mother. To make matters worse, she had to hear this from an outsider. It was understandable that she wouldn't believe it.

Wanting to be understanding, Violet remained calm. "Regardless of whether you believe it or not, the facts remain. Billy's testimony is irrefutable. It would withstand the scrutiny of the Supreme Court officials. As for how your sister influenced him, she slept with him."

Carmen trembled, tears welling in her eyes. "Shut up! How can you insult my sister like that? Just because she was a courtesan? She had no choice! She's suffered enough, and you still want to slander her and drive a wedge between us!"

"Whether you believe me or not is your choice. I've told you what I know, and my responsibility ends here. If you ever need money for your business, I can lend you three hundred silver coins," Violet offered.

Violet's wealth influenced her friendships, often measured in monetary terms. This was a Spencer family practice, a lesson learned from influential figures. For Carissa, there were no limits—Violet would provide whatever she needed, be it a loan or a gift. But for Travis, after today's confrontation, Violet wouldn't part with a single coin.

Carmen, having cooperated with Violet before, had seemed worth the investment of three hundred silver coins. She replied coldly, "I don't need it. You can leave. My family's affairs are none of your business. Just go!"

Violet met her gaze. "I'll leave once Ivy arrives."

"No need for that!" Carmen's expression was frigid. "I can't bear your good intentions. I don't understand your schemes, but you won't come between my family and me."

"Is there something wrong with your brain?"

Violet, though more patient, still had her limits. Her usual haughtiness returned. "What could we possibly gain from scheming against you? You're broke and clueless about what's happening in Harmony Palace. You don't even know which of your sisters are spying for which families. If we're talking about value, you're as useless as a piece of trash. Even the lowest servant in Harmony Palace knows more than you…"

Chapter 748

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"And let's talk about how we deceived you about the Emberfest Festival plan. If we hadn't, you would have told your father, and he would have told Grand Princess Eleanor.

"Would our plan have succeeded? Would we have rescued your mother and the other women? Do you care more about the process or the outcome? Your mother's rescue is what matters, right?

We had no choice but to deceive you. If you trusted your father less, we wouldn't have had to hide things from you. If we had told you Lord Henry was an opportunist, would you have believed us? No, don't bother answering. You wouldn't have.

"It's the same with your sister sleeping with Billy to bribe him—you wouldn't believe that either. So, there's nothing more to say. I'll leave once Ivy arrives. Consider it fulfilling Carissa's request."