Chapter 113 - Award Ceremony Banquet III

Watching her daughter give one of the heartiest laughter she had given in years, Selena couldn't help but feel a motherly warmth wash over her entire being.

But even as this was happening, the Duchess of the Roseblade Family was completely alert despite her seemingly relaxed appearance. 

"I have to say though…" she soon inwardly spoke to Caroline again after the young lady's laughter had subsided.

"The academy wasn't kidding when they said the spies that infiltrated this time were absolutely up to no good"

"For the past fifteen minutes now, it's been total bloodshed around the Whispering Grove's forest's edges…" she added while downing the remaining contents of her glass cup in one shot.

"That bad huh…" Caroline replied to her mum, her relaxed expression turning slightly serious.