Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1321

After Jacob's investigation into Willowbrook Estate, he discovered that a few servants had indeed gone missing over the past few months.

He inquired at every pawnshop in the capital, but found out that none of the missing servants had been purchased there, meaning they must have come from elsewhere. He even went to the government offices to check the slave registration records, but found nothing.

Ultimately, after much discussion, it was Violet who decided she would stay at Willowbrook Estate. She told Carissa, "After all this time with Prince Hayden, I trust him. If he truly is the one who would deceive me, then I have no more to say."

However, Carissa wouldn't let her go alone. She insisted that Violet bring Bun and Cynthia along. That way, they would be there to offer protection if anything happened. Besides, if Hayden truly felt threatened, he wouldn't have refused their company.

After all, the more people to help, the better.

On the other hand, if he had called Violet there with ulterior motives, it would soon become clear.

Carissa saw them off personally. As they arrived, she watched Hayden greet them warmly, his face lighting up at the sight of their arrival. When he heard that Violet had brought two more guests, he clapped his hands and laughed.

"Well, it seems my place will be quite lively now. A warm welcome to you all!"

Violet grinned and responded, "If that's the case, I shall consider this place my home."

"That suits me just fine," Hayden replied, immediately giving orders to the kitchen to prepare extra dishes for the day's meal.

Carissa laughed and entered with the others, but not before giving Hayden a few more scrutinizing glances. She couldn't help but wonder whether his cheerfulness was genuine or feigned.

In this world, it was hard to judge a person's heart.

Carissa stayed to share the meal before heading back to the Capital Guard Headquarters.

Meanwhile, Violet asked Chaya to show the group around the estate. The flowers at Willowbrook Estate were beautifully grown. Though they could not compare to the ones at Meadow Ridge, they were still a delight to see, offering an air of refinement to the surroundings.

Chaya walked at her usual slow pace, leisurely giving them a tour of the estate and pointing out the various courtyards. There had originally only been herself, Hayden, and an older steward, Gordon, who had been considered part of the family.

"Gordon? Did you change stewards?" Violet asked.

"Yes," Chaya replied, her steps unhurried as she continued, "the previous one returned to his hometown—he was simply too old for the job."

She paused before continuing, "Also, most of the people who used to serve Prince Hayden have gone back to their villages. Only Sonny remains—he has no family left in his hometown, so now he stays with His Highness in the same quarters."