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

wife is Madam Winchester's niece, who has already given birth to a son and daughter and is currently pregnant.

She's a duchess. Why doesn't she just

at her natal home for some time. Since she can't just go back, she's making a scene to cover it

Leopold's ears, adding to the already

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

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

about to explode, but Eleanor intervened with a sharp command, "Hold

she looked at her mother with a plea

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

the situation already

Jessica didn't intervene, the matter would likely

also at risk

Margaret and said, "Madam Winchester, this girl is someone I have taken a liking to and has nothing to do with Jessica. She has been unwell today,

Ironridge's household would seek to tarnish

reputation."