Chapter 277

After finishing her statement, Viola smiled again. "But it might be for the best that you're separated. Now, marrying the Hell Monarch and becoming a princess consort is certainly better than being a general's wife, isn't it?"

Carissa didn’t appreciate the ambiguous tone in Viola's words.

"Fate cannot be controlled by human will. When I divorced, I never considered marrying the Hell Monarch," she said flatly.

Evelyn's face darkened as she reproached her daughter. "Viola, how can you speak like that?"

"Forgive me. I speak bluntly by nature. I hope you won't take offense, Lady Sinclair."

Viola's smile faded as she continued, "In that case, how do you view Barrett's character? Since you've divorced him, he must be quite lacking in your eyes."

Carissa found the question amusing. "Since you've already made such a statement, why ask me?"

Evelyn shot Viola a sharp look, then turned to Carissa with an apologetic tone. "Please don't mind her, Lady Sinclair. She's used to speaking freel