Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1174

Ellis had accepted the coffee beans and the banknote, but his mouth seemed to be sealed tightly.

“Once she meets Her Majesty, everything will be made clear,” Ellis said. “Mrs. Farrell holds a noble title now, doesn’t she? I doubt she would act inappropriately.”

Lincoln smiled in response. “Indeed, Mr. Latham You speak wisely.”

Though he was smiling, Lincoln inwardly cursed. Unless it was a matter of life and death, how could someone refuse to share a little information?

Carissa had planned to visit Gracewood Women’s Academy that day, as Jocelyn had started causing trouble again. Catherine had sent someone to form her last night, asking her to come and manage the situation.

Just as Carissa stepped outside, she saw the litter from the Farrell family approaching. The bearers were running fast, as though something urgent had come up. Carissa hurried over and asked, “Has something happened to the Farrell family?”

Opal lifted the curtain and spoke quickly. “Your Grace, the queen has summoned my aunt to the palace. It’s likely regarding the marriage between Thomas and Ms. Jocelyn Quinton. My aunt is afraid the queen may Issue a royal edict to force the marriage and is asking for your help.”

Carissa was taken aback. “Jocelyn? The one attending Gracewood Women’s Academy?”

“Yes, that’s the one,” Opal said, her tone anxious. “A matchmaker was sent yesterday to propose the marriage, but my aunt refused.”

Carissa understood immediately. She quickly ordered Violet to accompany her to the palace to offer her greetings to the queen dowager. The two of them mounted their horses and set off at

once.

boarded her carriage and

in the palace, typically only calling them for formal

hearing Carissa’s report, Victoria scowled. “Foolish matchmaking! Does she think I can’t see

Kylie was after. It was all a play to use

to support Connor.

day Connor had shown contempt for

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yet fully grown–neither too young nor too old. Regardless, he had a teacher, and yet he lacked manners and acted spoiled and willful. He seemed to think too highly of himself and looked down on

incident, both the king and queen tried to discipline him. When he came to offer his greetings to Victoria, he was always on his best behavior. Still, despite his outward obedience, she saw the reluctance and resentment hidden behind the

The Quinton family controlled

Quinton family respected the military on the surface, they secretly looked down on the martial

would never have done in the past. Ever since his scandal involving a mistress had been exposed, however, his reputation

chamberlain, Keith appeared. He said that Kylie had been summoned, and her presence was needed

time to bring up Thomas and Jocelyn’s marriage when Keith appeared. She turned

you come immediately, Your Majesty. It would be best if you went

while she and Lydia made their way to

had already hidden themselves, ensuring

them.

“Greetings, Mother.”

hall and bowed deeply, her fur cloak wrapped tightly around her to ward off the cold. The chill in the air had reddened her cheeks as