Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 300

Eleanor's casual remark undoubtedly confirmed Jessica's claims.

"It's no wonder Lady Helen dislikes Carissa-she must have used such underhanded tactics."

"It's shocking to think that someone of the duke's direct lineage would resort to such a despicable method."

"Lady Heather, now I understand why you've kept your distance. It turns out there's a reason for it."

Heather held her cup of tea; she looked as though she wanted to speak, but caught Eleanor's icy gaze. She managed a bitter smile, took a sip of her tea, and remained silent.

in charge, a reminder not to get above herself. Yet, the fact that Carissa was Rafael's future wife was a reality Helen could not change. She didn't want

of disproving the latter's claims. In the

broke the tension. The crowd turned to see the prime minister's wife, Natalie, entering with her maid. She was wrapped in thick layers

Helen," Natalie said as she

need

Oh, it was so crowded there that I couldn't

tea party too?" "A bunch of

rose in surprise. “Carissa invited men

and shook her head, as if helpless about the situation. "I told him I didn't want to go, but he insisted. He said he wanted me to