Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 455

Chapter 455

Ultimately, Viola didn’t leave the banquet before this.

The scrutinizing gazes that fell upon her face made her feel utterly humiliated. Yet, she couldn’t bring herself to look away, unwilling to miss even a moment of Carissa’s potential embarrassment.

Such a grand banquet was bound to have some slip–ups.

The next part of the event was the toasting ceremony. Although the male and female guests were seated separately, the screens dividing them were only a slight barrier.

During the toasts, it was customary for the guests to bow their heads in acknowledgment. As the male guests moved to toast, they said, “Let’s go, we’ll toast to Lady Helen.”

The women paused, putting down their utensils and lifting their fans to cover their faces.

Rafael led a group consisting of Harvey, Jeremiah, and Trevor, and the men approached Helen. They didn’t glance at the female guests but walked straight to Helen, stopping a short distance before her and raising their glasses.

“Lady Helen, we wish you a long and healthy life, filled with joy and peace. May you live as long as the mountains.”

Originally, Rafael was supposed to drink this toast on behalf of his mother, but Helen, delighted, took the glass herself and said cheerfully, ” Good. May everyone live as long as the mountains. Let us enjoy many more years and the blessings of our descendants.”

Jeremiah and Trevor, both of advanced age, found this wish suitable for themselves as well. Only Harvey stood awkwardly by.

Jeremiah and Trevor drank as a gesture of respect, and Helen promptly.

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his drink, and excused himself before departing

now toast to the earls and marquises in attendance on behalf of my mother–in–law. Thank you for coming today. If there has been any lack of hospitality, please. forgive

marquis was the Marquis of Ironridge, Jessica’s husband. He had not once glanced

If he wasn’t interested in looking at her, she had

his glass and giving a respectful bow to Carissa. “I have great respect for

me,” Carissa replied

also finished their drinks and cast admiring

toast was

watched the scene unfold, and found it ironic. The meant for Helen, and if anyone should be drinking

end up being

but when she glanced at him, she found him gazing at Carissa with an expression of deep,

moment, Viola was utterly

kind of look was familiar to her, though it had

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Barrett never had.

surged forth like a tidal wave, and the image of Rafael

of wine, trying to suppress

now that Thomas was

Serena was sitting beside her. She saw Rafael within her reach, and knew this was her only chance. Jessica would no longer take her to meet the Hell Monarch, and after her previous failure, Jessica

had to marry Rafael–she was