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

she 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

why resort to such underhanded tactics? She's a duchess. Why doesn't she just handle it

Lord Winchester's household. She has been hiding at her natal home for some time. Since she can't

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

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

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

explode, but Eleanor intervened with a

quelled as she looked at her mother with a plea

upset not only with Jessica for failing to

with the situation

the matter would likely become even harder to

reputation was also at risk of

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

would seek

reputation."