Melody of Strength novel

Chapter 322

Silverstone Estate was bustling with activity. Thanks to Oliver’s commanding position in the Hell Monarch Army, the estate was alive with excitement. Although the wedding was scheduled for the following day, the festivities had already begun with a grand banquet today.

When Viola received the divorce letter and left the Farrell family, they felt a sense of obligation toward their daughter–in–law. In addition to returning the dowry, they provided her with a substantial amount of silver coins. They even gave her Thomas’s military pension, and purchased land for her.

Being from a military background, the Farrell family felt that Viola shouldn’t spend her life in hardship. At that time, Viola had insisted she would never remarry. The Farrells worried that without money or land, her life could be very difficult. Hence, they gave

a considerable amount.

The wedding gown from Enchanted Boutique, which usually required a six–month advance booking, was secured for her with additional silver coins, ensuring she wore the most prestigious gown from the boutique.

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Her dowry was re–packed into new chests and included numerous items, totaling sixty- eight loads. Viola had learned that Carissa’s dowry for marrying Rafael was only sixty- four loads. She intended to surpass Carissa in every way.

Carissa had divorced Barrett and left the Warren family. How she lived in glory after marrying into the royal family was her own business, but on the day of the wedding, Viola must outshine Carissa.

Otherwise, how could Viola hold her head high when entering the Warre…amily?Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

She had heard that Kyle had also left the capital. Only the Sinclair family members had come to Northwatch Estate, and it was unclear whether they had not invited others or if the guests simply hadn’t turned up.

Regardless of the reason, Carissa’s wedding to the Hell Monarch was indeed somewhat lacking in grandeur compared to hers. Viola was determined to make her own wedding more impressive than Carissa’s.

The Hell Monarch, being a royal, would not personally fetch his bride. However, Barrett would come to personally welcome her, which was another way to overshadow Carissa.

Viola was not interested in competing with Carissa, but given Carissa’s past prominence, she, as the new wife, could not afford to be outshone.

Moreover, Viola believed in what Serena had said. Evelyn was always muddled and

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insisted otherwise, but she was old, preoccupied with managing household affairs, and out of touch with romantic matters.

If Carissa hadn’t liked Barrett, she wouldn’t have married him in the first place. She wouldn’t have waited for him for an entire year, managed the household, taken care of his parents, or even used her own dowry to treat her mother–in–law’s illness.

A woman who loved someone didn’t easily let go. When Thomas died, Viola was heartbroken for a long time, only slowly recovering after returning to her parental home. Now, Viola was embarking on a new marriage. Despite the scandal that had once surrounded the Warren family and the existence of a rightful wife bestowed by the king through an edict, she was still moved by Barrett’s impressive demeanor when she met him.

Her brother had also said that this marriage couldn’t be refused. If Oliver wanted to maintain control over the army, he couldn’t go against the prime minister’s goodwill.

But this was not merely the prime minister’s goodwill. The king was promoting Barrett, a young general. Rafael, being a prince, was a potential threat with too much power, which was why he had lost his military command and was marrying Carissa, a once- divorced woman.

Though Viola herself was also once divorced, her situation was different. Her previous husband had died in battle, and her in–laws had granted her a divorce out of sympathy.

Before Carissa received her divorce edict, she was to be cast aside. Carissa likely understood this well, which was why she sought the divorce so she could leave the Warren family with some dignity.

Viola knew she could never truly compete with Carissa, but she had to outshine Carissa on her wedding day. This would help her establish her position in the Warren family.

She didn’t intend to step on Carissa’s toes deliberately. It was just that, having listened to Serena’s words and recalling Carissa’s calm demeanor on that day, she felt that Carissa was deliberately concealing her true feelings.

Such scheming was truly detestable. If Viola didn’t tear down Carissa’s facade, it would only serve to embolden her further.