Her Majestic Battle Cry
Her Majestic Battle Cry 666

Chapter 666

Carissa jumped in. “Did she resemble my mother when you saw her in person?”

Violet replied, “Honestly, I felt a sense of familiarity right away, but it didn’t click at the time. Now that I look at these paintings, it’s clear. Kyle has captured her likeness remarkably well, even her expressions. That’s why I could tell there was some resemblance. Darin is a living person, but she has been trained to carry herself like a proper lady, which makes the similarity less obvious.”

“Wait, Your Grace. Let me ask my questions first,” Jacob interjected, fee him from head to toe.

tingle of unease wash over

He couldn’t explain why he felt that way, but the feeling that everything was unreal was overwhelming.

Just moments ago, he and Kyle were still trying to determine which painting best matched Jaina’s current appearance. Before they had settled on anything, however, Violet returned and suddenly announced she had just seen his sister.

It felt so surreal, as if he was in a dream.

Jacob had thought he would have to traverse mountains and rivers and face countless dangers to replace Jaina. He even entertained the thought that she might no longer be alive. He dared not dwell on it, though, as that thought alone caused his heart to ache painfully.

But now, Jaina was right here in the capital, in Grovehill Estate–and a pawn of Eleanor at that.

Eleanor’s pawns rarely had a good ending.

That was why he wanted to ask his questions first. He needed answers, so he pushed closer and looked at Violet intently. “You mentioned that there might be more to her being saved by Eleanor, Ms. Spencer. What’s the story behind that? Please tell me.”

Jacob was obviously distressed. His eyes were bloodshot, and he was clearly struggling to hold back his tears. Violet felt a pang of sympathy at his state.

For the first time, she put Carissa second and chose to address Jacob’s question.

“As we all know… Well, those of us present know that Eleanor has a fondness for collecting women who resemble Melanie to become concubines for Henry and bear children…”

Thud!

Jacob collapsed to the floor, his face pale and slick with sweat. “What?”

“Jacob!” Violet called out. “Calm down! If Henry had defiled her, how could she be promised to Thomas? Gemma–Madam Kingsley–claims Darin was engaged early on, but her fiance died. The locals in Stonebridge County think she’s a widow who brings misfortune, which is why her marriage has been delayed. She came to the capital to seek refuge with Gemma. So clearly, she is not Henry’s concubine.”

Violet spoke quickly and without pausing too much to prevent Jacob from feeling overwhelmed again.

Rafael helped Jacob to his feet, and pressed him back into a chair. “Sit still.”

Carissa looked at the anxious and frightened Jacob, and added, “But you must be prepared. She merely resembles the person in the painting. Kyle painted her likeness based on her childhood appearance and

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your parents‘ features. It’s not necessarily accurate. So Darin may not be your sister.”

Jacob pressed his hands together, his voice carrying a tremor of fatigue after his earlier excitement. “I know, I understand that. But I need to see her. She was abducted when she was seven. She should have

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m before that time. It might be faint, but she might remember something.”

“I wouldn’t advise meeting her so soon. Right now, she sees Eleanor as her savior. She Eleanor is planning something against us. If you approach her, or if she suspects you think of r sister, she might take advantage of that. We can only investigate indirectly.”

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ave a point, Your Highness, but who should we ask to look into this

cob asked, his frustration

Everyone fell silent for a moment until Kyle spoke up. “Why not ask Thomas? Isn’t he currently courting

her?”

Carissa shook her head. “During courtship, how can men and women meet privately? That only happens once an engagement is established. This isn’t the same as the martial arts world, Kyle.”