Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 516

Chapter 516

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After being roused from his stupor by the servants, Samuel sat in the courtyard, feeling as though his heart had been hollowed out. No matter who called out to him, he remained unresponsive.

Outside Hibiscus Lane, Henry’s men kept a close watch. When they reported back to Henry, he frowned.

“Didn’t Celeste say she would sever ties with him properly? Forget it. He’s of no use anyway. The reputation of the Earl of Gracehold’s family is already notorious. It wouldn’t matter what he did.”

Samuel spent two days at Hibiscus Lane, refusing to eat or drink. Celeste’s departure wasn’t the most devastating blow to him.

The real blow was the words she had spoken before leaving.

He had high ambitions and had achieved the rank of third place in the national examinations, garnering the admiration of many noble young women in the capital. He saw himself as a genius, someone born to stand apart from the ordinary, destined to rise above the common crowd.

In his mind, he wasn’t just exceptional–he was meant to be a beacon of inspiration, revered by the masses.

Even when he lost his official position for Ruby, he wasn’t afraid. In fact, it only proved how different he was from the world around him. He had broken free from society’s shackles and fallen in love with a courtesan. Though he faced slander and criticism, future historians would record his story, and future generations would respect his fearless love for Ruby.

But when he lost his position as heir, a sense of panic began to creep in.

an official or enter the ranks of civil service, he would still inherit a noble title. As a titled

Hibiscus Lane to Violet, who then informed Carissa. Alana had visited a couple of days earlier, and informed

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Chapter 516

had quarreled with

that as a duchess, her authority meant that everyone in Gracehold Estate had to heed her wishes-

between a couple were gone, power became the

family opposed it, Leona wouldn’t consider

in the morning in the middle of the month, the stewards from the estates and shops lined

Carissa had them stay for lunch before sending them back to their

charge of the household affairs, she had her hands full. Thankfully, the entire estate had previously been managed well under Jacob and

the formal engagement ceremony between

Logan.

from the third branch of the Quinton family. His mother, Audrey, came from

at first. Now,

to be a high–ranking official. It was more important that he had good character, was considerate, and treated

that the two were mutually interested, their future together

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