NovelEnglishChapter 1211
With the situation settled positively, Carissa finally had the tto deal with the troublemakers stirring up
trouble.
Thomas had merely invited those troublemakers to be present when he cto propose. He hadn't resorted to
any underhanded tactics, nor would Carissa. Everything was done properly and by the book.
She instructed Max to bring everyone back, then had them punished with the charges of spreading rumors and
causing chaos. Either they would pay fines or face corporal punishment-everyone on Jacob's list was held
accountable.
As for the Quinton family, they had also mobilized their people to deflect attention with the intent to harm
Rosalind. So, Carissa handed over the evidence she had gathered to Meredith, who in turn passed it to Irvin, her
father-in-law and the Oversight Minister. Before the court recess, he submitted an official complaint about the
Quinton family.
Though Malcolm claimed to know nothing about the matter, Salvador still imposed a fine of six months’ salary,
withholding even the end-of-year rewards.
When Derek delivered the rewards to Hell Monarch Estate, Carissa personally received him and invited him for
coffee.
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Ryan had already been brought back from the academy, and Carissa led him out to greet Derek.
Ryan had grown quite a bit this year. He resembled his father more and more. After attending the academy, he
had becmuch more composed, polite, and well-mannered.
Derek looked at him with great satisfaction. "Wonderful. Not only do you look good, but you're learning well, too."
"Mr. Derek, please have scoffee," Ryan said politely, taking the plate of pastries from Lulu and serving it
himself. "These are the spiced fruit cakes | like the most. Please have more. Lily says they're good for warming
the stomach."
"How wonderful!" Derek smiled, his eyes narrowing into slits. He ate a piece of cake and took a sip of coffee,
then gently asked Ryan, "Are you going to your uncle's place this year, or staying at Hell Monarch Estate for the
New Year?" Ryan answered brightly, "I had planned to go to the palace with Aunt Carissa, but she said it's better
to go to my uncle's. My grandparents have been missing me."
Derek smiled. "Lord Ryan, you're truly a devoted child."
Derek's smile had a touch of sadness and tenderness. After chatting with Ryan for a while, Carissa sent him off.
"Are you hoping to keep him away from Prince Connor, Your Grace?" Derek asked.
Carissa nodded. "You're right, Mr. Walker. Prince Connor has been reprimanded because of Ryan. The palace
banquet is lively and festive, so it's best to avoid anything that would ruin the atmosphere."
"The queen is under house arrest," Derek said softly. "She won't be attending the palace banquet this year.
They're telling everyone it's because she caught a cold."
Carissa asked, "Is the house arrest because of the Gracewood Women's Academy matter? Did the queen
dowager order it?"
"The queen dowager didn't issue any formal orders," Derek replied. "She simply invited the king for a meal. After
the king had dined, he sent word to Everspring Palace, telling the queen to remain indoors until after the New
Year."
Carissa understood. Victoria rarely
punished the consorts. She and the king seemed to share an unspoken understanding-many things didn't need
to be said aloud. If the king was called to dine with his mother, he would comprehend her intentions without her
needing to say a word.
Victoria rarely summoned Salvador to her table. More often than not, it was Salvador who would visit her,
demonstrating his devotion to his mom.
There was one question Carissa needed an answer to, so she dismissed the others and spoke privately with
Derek.
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"Mr. Walker, could you tellwas the trouble at Gracewood Women's Academy the king's decision, or the
queen's?"
She knew she had phrased it wrong.
From what Kevin had said, Salvador didn't seem to have much regard for Gracewood Women's Academy. But she
wanted to know who was behind such a vicious act-whether it was Salvador or Kylie, as there was a difference.
If it had been Salvador's will, with his immense power on the throne, nothing could endure without his consent.
But if it was Kylie's doing, Carissa believed the academy could survive, even if it faced sturmoil for a while.
Derek thought for a moment, carefully choosing his words.
"The women's academy was the queen dowager's idea. His Majesty has always been dutiful, and he
would never wish to destroy it. Oset
course, His Majesty also likes
keep a firm grip on many things and people, which is the only way he can feel assured."
At those words, Carissa understood.
Salvador had likely intended to create obstacles for the women's academy, keeping it lukewarm and under strict
control, from its student body to its curriculum. But this incident's aim was different-it was to destroy the
academy and ruin Rosalind.
That meant it was Kylie's doing.
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