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

said Lady Jessica would 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

a duchess. Why

been hiding at her natal home for some time. Since

and speculations reached Leopold's ears, adding to the already tense

knew her husband had misunderstood, but how could she explain the situation

You said you would help me!" Serena, who had

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

was instantly quelled as she looked at her mother with a plea for

Jessica for failing to manage the situation, but

the

would likely become even harder to

reputation was also at risk of

with Jessica. She has been unwell today, which is why she has been fainting repeatedly. Once we resolve

household would seek

reputation."