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.

Alice had already boarded her carriage and was heading to the palace with

Violet arrived first and offered their greetings to Victoria. Victoria was known for being considerate of the concubines and other ladies in the palace, typically only calling them for formal greetings on the first and fifteenth days of the month. On the other hand, Salvador had already come earlier that morning

Victoria scowled. “Foolish matchmaking! Does she think I can’t

what Kylie was after. It was all a play to

to support Connor.

contempt for Ryan,

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teacher, and yet he lacked manners and acted spoiled and willful. He seemed to think too highly of himself and looked down

greetings to Victoria, he was always on his best behavior. Still, despite

for Connor. The Quinton family controlled nearly half the civil officials in the court,

the surface, they secretly looked down on the martial officials. Their current move to court the military officials was

a mistress had been exposed, however, his reputation had

Keith appeared. He said that Kylie had been summoned, and her

Thomas and Jocelyn’s marriage when Keith appeared. She turned to him and said, “Please return first and tell

Majesty requested that you come

Alice while she and

already hidden themselves, ensuring Kylie

them.

“Greetings, Mother.”

her fur cloak wrapped tightly around her to ward off the cold. The chill in the air had reddened her

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