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.

and was heading

was known for being considerate of the concubines and other ladies in the palace, typically only calling them for

matchmaking! Does she think I can’t see

what Kylie was after. It was

to support Connor.

since the day Connor had shown contempt for Ryan, Victoria had been greatly

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lacked manners and acted spoiled and willful. He seemed

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 Quinton family controlled nearly

down on the

his scandal involving a mistress had been exposed, however, his reputation had

as Alice arrived at Everspring Palace, Victoria’s head chamberlain, Keith appeared. He said that Kylie had been summoned, and her

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

demeanor. “Her Majesty requested that you come immediately, Your Majesty. It would be best if

entertain Alice while she and Lydia made their way

Violet, of course, had already hidden

them.

“Greetings, Mother.”

hall and bowed deeply, her fur cloak wrapped tightly around her to ward off