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.

for Prince

possible she was aiming for Lord Winchester. I've heard that Lord Winchester's secondary wife is Madam Winchester's niece, who has already

to such underhanded tactics? She's a duchess. Why doesn't she just handle it

has been hiding at her natal home for some time. Since

speculations reached Leopold's ears, adding to the already

was furious, her eyes flashing with a murderous intensity as she met Leopold's gaze. She knew her husband had misunderstood, but

said you would help me!" Serena, who had already been dragged out, shouted desperately. "Lady Jessica, you

explode, but Eleanor intervened with a sharp command,

instantly quelled as she looked at her mother with a

She was upset not only with Jessica for failing to manage the situation, but

with the situation

didn't intervene, the matter would likely become even harder

at risk of being

do with Jessica. She has been unwell today, which

Ironridge's household would

reputation."