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.

aiming for Prince Rafael or

Winchester's niece, who has already given birth to a son

why resort to such underhanded tactics? She's a duchess.

trouble Lady Jessica caused at Lord Winchester's household. She has been hiding at her natal home for some time. Since she can't just go back, she's making a scene to

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

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

Serena, who had already been dragged out, shouted desperately. "Lady Jessica, you

was about to explode, but Eleanor

as she looked at her mother

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

the situation

if Jessica didn't intervene, the matter would likely become

at risk of

to do with Jessica.

would

reputation."