Melody of Strength novel

Chapter 289

Two days later, Frederick arrived at Valor Estate with two guards in tow.

Since Aurora returned home the previous day, she had been suffering from a high fever. She had called for a physician that night and taken medicine. Though she managed to sleep, her nightmares persisted. Only today was she starting to feel a bit better.

However, she hadn’t given the promissory note much thought, dismissing it as just another attempt by Carissa to humiliate her. To Carissa, fifty silver coins were nothing–why would she truly come to collect them?

But Frederick had indeed come to claim the money.

When Aurora was informed of Frederick’s arrival, she felt a deep sense of embarrassment, as if she were burning with fever again.

Barrett was at home today as he wasn’t on duty. He had no idea that Aurora had caused a scene at Northwatch Estate a few days prior.

He hadn’t even noticed her leaving–they had been arguing frequently, so he had been staying in the study. His visits to the residential area were merely to oversee the renovations of Grace Mansion to prepare for the arrival of his new bride.

When he heard that someone from Northwatch Estate had come to collect a debt, he initially thought it was a matter of old accounts. He asked Frederick to meet him in the study, hoping to avoid alarming his mother.

When Frederick produced the promissory note and handed it over, Barrett read it with growing disbelief. It stated that Aurora, a concubine of the Warren family, had broken a vase at Northwatch Estate. As she was unable to pay on the spot, this promissory note was made and she had promised to repay the amount the next day.

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Barrett stared at the note, bewildered. “What does this mean? When did Aurora go to Northwatch Estate? What do you mean she broke a vase?”

Frederick’s expression was flat as he replied, “Your concubine went to Northwatch Estate a few days ago to meet our lady. She broke the vase during an argument and behaved rudely. It’s one thing to speak inappropriately, but broken items must be compensated for.

“That vase cost fifty silver coins–it’s one of the only few vases of its kind produced in the capital. She promised to pay the next day, but failed to do so. Since she didn’t keep her word, I had no choice but to come and collect the debt.”

Barrett’s face turned ashen, unable to believe that Aurora had acted so recklessly.

“She went to Northwatch Estate and caused a scene?

“Yes,” Frederick confirmed. “Our lady originally didn’t wish to see her, but she was shouting outside the estate. To avoid disturbing our young lord, she was eventually allowed inside.”

Frederick waved his hand dismissively. “The specifics are not important. What matters is that our lady

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doesn’t want any unresolved issues with the Warren family, especially since both parties are preparing for their respective marriages. Will the fifty silver coins be paid or not? If not, I will take this promissory note to the authorities.”

Barrett ordered fifty silver coins to be brought over and handed them to Frederick on the spot.

“You speak well of not wanting any unresolved issues with my family. Convey my apologies to your lady. I hope she can overlook this and not take it to heart,” he said, restraining his anger.

Barrett was unsure why he was so enraged. After all, Aurora had caused trouble at Northwatch Estate, so he should have been apologizing to Carissa.

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Indeed, he felt some remorse, but his former wife’s words were so heartless. Avoiding any issues with the Warren family? Carissa made it sound as if he were a venomous snake!

Frederick spoke coldly, “Since the money has been paid, our lady won’t hold it against you. It’s merely a person acting in an irrational manner–Lady Sinclair has been through worse. After all, she lived through your irrational behavior after you returned from Victory Pass and obtained the king’s decree for your marriage. With time, things will look brighter and clearer.”

With that, Frederick paid no heed to Barrett’s furious expression and left with his two guards. Technically, these guards were not real bodyguards, but had been hired for their robust appearance at the time they joined the estate.

Barrett watched Frederick’s retreating figure, his anger surging. He wanted nothing more than to confront Aurora immediately. But recalling their constant arguments and his own exhaustion, he found himself unwilling to speak with her, at least, not at the moment,