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.

she aiming for Prince Rafael or Lord

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

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

her natal home for some time. Since she can't

whispers and speculations reached Leopold's ears, adding to

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

had already been

rage was about to explode, but Eleanor intervened with a

anger was instantly quelled as she looked

dark with fury. She was upset not only with Jessica for failing to manage

with the situation

the matter would likely become even harder to

also at risk

girl is someone I have taken a liking to and has nothing to do with Jessica. She has been unwell today, which

household would

reputation."