Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Viola was completely floored. She couldn't believe Serena would repeatedly engage in such shameless behavior. This time, Serena had even offended Leopold!

Most troubling of all, Leopold hadn't merely grabbed her. He had caught her around the waist, likely an instinctive reaction.

As a male guest, Leopold was unaware of the earlier commotion in the garden. All he saw was a woman who appeared to be fainting with an injured eye, and he instinctively reached out to catch her. The instinctive action had been so swift that Leopold's mind lagged behind just a moment. By the time he realized what he had done, he was already holding Serena.

And it had been in full view of everyone!

Carissa's expression hardened. "Guards, escort Ms. Warren back to her residence. She's unwell."

Margaret cast a grateful glance at Carissa. If Serena wasn't sent away promptly, the situation would be difficult to resolve.

Lily and two maids quickly entered. One supported Serena's arm, while the other helped her out of the room.

Serena, initially dazed, suddenly struggled and looked toward Jessica with desperation as she was dragged away, tears streaming down her face. "Lady Jessica, you promised you would help me! Please help me!"

Her plea sparked a flurry of discussions among the guests.

Prince Rafael

Lord Winchester. I've heard that Lord Winchester's secondary wife is Madam Winchester's niece, who has already given birth to a son and daughter and is currently pregnant. Perhaps Lady Jessica wants

such underhanded tactics? She's a duchess. Why doesn't

Winchester's household. She has been hiding at her natal home for some time. Since she can't

whispers and speculations reached Leopold's ears,

husband had misunderstood, but how could she explain the situation here? Was she supposed to admit that she intended to push

Jessica, help me! You said you would help me!" Serena, who had already been dragged out, shouted desperately. "Lady Jessica, you can't just

explode, but Eleanor intervened with a sharp command, "Hold

as she looked at her mother with a plea for

was upset not only with Jessica for failing to manage the situation, but also with Serena's audacity to feign fainting and create

with the situation

the matter would likely become even harder

reputation was also at risk of being

with Jessica.

household would

reputation."