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 or

help her, it's possible she was aiming for 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 Lord Winchester to

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

trouble Lady Jessica caused at Lord Winchester's household. She has been hiding at her natal home for some time. Since she

ears, adding to the

murderous intensity as she met Leopold's gaze. She knew her husband had misunderstood, but how could she explain the situation here?

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

rage was about to explode, but Eleanor intervened with a sharp command,

was instantly quelled as she looked

to manage the situation, but also with Serena's audacity to feign fainting and

with the situation already

intervene, the matter would likely become even harder to

at risk of being

has nothing to do with Jessica. She

of Ironridge's household would seek to

reputation."