Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Viola was anxious.

"What I'm saying is the truth. The rumors were mostly unfounded, likely spread by the Hell Monarch's princess consort out of resentment. Moreover, the recent incident of dung being thrown at our residence was also orchestrated by her."

Alice turned abruptly and walked away, her steps unsteady and her face pale. Viola's words had struck her deeply.

After hearing Zoey's remarks, Alice had thought that even if she accepted Viola's marriage to Barrett, the affection she spoke of couldn't be genuine. But now, hearing Viola's words, Alice felt a coldness wash over her.

She could hardly believe that Viola would compare Thomas to someone like Barrett.

She found Opal and gripped her niece-in-law's hand tightly, fearing she might lose control of her emotions and disrupt Helen's birthday banquet.

Opal took her back to the theater area, where Carissa noticed them and asked, "Are you feeling unwell? Perhaps you should go back and rest. The days are long, and you can come back whenever you wish." "Rest assured, Your Grace, it's nothing," Alice said, trying to maintain her composure despite her agitation.

"Shall I accompany you to the sitting hall to rest for a while?" Carissa offered.

"No, please don't trouble yourself, Your Grace," Opal quickly interjected. "The guests are here, and you still have to oversee the event."

Carissa nodded. "Very well. Just enjoy the performance and try not to think about anything else."

Carissa caught sight of Viola standing not far off. When their eyes met, Viola quickly looked away, her expression a complex mix of emotions.

felt it wasn't her place to intervene. She had genuinely invited the Farrell family, though

male guests began to arrive in the garden. Given the scale of the banquet and the spacious setting,

the garden enjoying the flowers, they were at a considerable distance from

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enjoy the performance with the others, she noticed Janice heading

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scene, and observed that Janice approached

to him.

then moved towards Helen.

and other ladies. They were talking, but

Fortunately, Violet was nearby,

cold and

point, she was not too far from them, and despite the noise of the event,

Serena, who stood behind Jessica, barely visible. Nonetheless, Carissa could see that Serena was

striding purposefully towards Helen, as

As Rafael approached Helen,