Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1392

Zoey composed herself, her features hardening into a mask of calm.

"You should leave quickly. Once I've gathered the money, I will come find you. Until then, don't wander around and avoid being seen by the Capital Guard."

Sensing the concern in her voice, Oliver was relieved. Women, no matter how sharp they might be with others, always seemed to lack a certain sense when it came to their husbands.

After all, which woman didn't long for her husband's love?

"You must hurry," he urged, "three days, at most."

Zoey feigned hesitation, as though the request weighed heavily on her. "Given our current circumstances, as you well know, how could I possibly gather 3,000 silver coins in just three days?"

Oliver's eyes gleamed with resolve. "Isn't Courtney a part of the Hell Monarch's household now? I know you have your ways. I'll wait for your word. But remember—three days! And don't tell anyone about it, not even Mom or Viola."

With that, he pulled his hat low over his face and turned to leave in a hurry.

As Zoey watched him go, her face turned icy. She immediately followed him, but when she saw that there were no Capital Guard patrols outside, she held back from calling out, fearing it would alert him. She was also worried he might take civilians hostage and escape, putting innocent lives at risk. If he managed to escape, it would be much harder to track him down later.

She hurried back to Skye Embroidery and found Alana, then pulled the latter aside.

"Ms. Alana, you must go to Lady Carissa at once. Tell her that Oliver is hiding at Glowmere Sanctuary under the alias Reuben."

"Understood. I'll go immediately," Alana responded, turning to leave.

"Wait!" Zoey called, stopping Alana for a moment. "Tell Lady Carissa not to make a spectacle of it. Have her send a few people to investigate quietly. I fear Oliver might be testing me."

Although the search was intense now and Oliver had no way out, they still had to be cautious to capture him. This was Zoey's only chance. If the operation was successful, Carissa could request Salvador to reward Zoey. With that, Caspian and Cedric could return to the capital with the Hell Monarch.

"I understand. I know what to tell her," Alana said, nodding before she rushed off.

Zoey returned to her room, sinking into a chair, her mind unable to find peace. Hatred and anger churned within her, tormenting her thoughts.

How dare he come looking for her?!

He really dared to come looking for her!

He was so sure she would care about their marriage and do everything she could to protect him. All the years of maintaining appearances, of swallowing her anger, must have made him believe she loved him deeply—deeply enough for him to dare come and trample on her once more.