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

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

underhanded tactics? She's a duchess. Why

Winchester's household. She has been hiding at her natal home for some time. Since she can't just go back, she's making

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

knew her husband had misunderstood, but how could she explain the situation here? Was she supposed to admit that she intended to push Serena

help me! You said you would help me!" Serena, who had already been dragged out, shouted desperately. "Lady Jessica, you can't just

to explode, but Eleanor

was instantly quelled as she looked at her mother with a

for failing to manage the situation, but also with

with the situation

matter would likely become even harder to resolve.

was also at risk of being

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

would seek to tarnish

reputation."