Chapter 97 Sharing A Meal

Guests came one after another.

Prudence led a group to greet them outside.

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With the rise of the Duke of Blackmoor’s influence, many colleagues also came. The Duke took Vance and his son and nephew to meet people in the official circles, while Prudence led Priscilla, Matilda, a few granddaughters, and several ladies to mingle and socialize.

Margaret did not bring Eleanor with her, only two maids. She was dressed as splendidly as before, with a graceful demeanor, exuding elegance and poise.

“Madam, I am deeply grateful for your presence!” Prudence said joyfully.

Margaret wore an appropriate smile on her face. “Mrs. Blackwell, you flatter me. Our two families almost became in–laws.”

“It’s my granddaughter’s misfortune.” Prudence paused for a moment, not expecting the Margaret to mention this matter so directly.

Margaret smiled and gave Isolde a meaningful glance. “Miss Langley seems more spirited than usual today.”

Isolde smiled. “Thank you for the compliment, Madam.”

Prudence personally led her inside, arranging for Matilda to stay in the room and entertain the guests while she went back out to welcome others.

Aveline and Rosemary, Rosemary, arrived together.

Aveline was holding Theodric by the hand, while Bourbon was arm–in–arm with Rosemary.

Seeing this, Prudence quickly led Priscilla upstairs.

“Hello, Princess and Madam!”

Aveline smiled and said, “I hope we are not troubling you too much, Mrs. Blackwell.”

Prudence smiled and replied, “It is an honor for me that you would grace us with your presence.”

Rosemary was dressed in a slightly worn teal satin gown today, with very simple jewelry. She didn’t smile, her expression rather stern. Perhaps it was due to her long years of service alongside the Queen Mother, but she always gave off an air of aloofness, making her seem somewhat unapproachable.

Prudence glanced at Bourbon, who was standing beside Rosemary, and greeted her again, “Your Highness!”

we go in now? It’s terribly

hurriedly said, “My apologies, Your Highness. Please, come in and have

instructed Martha,

at Isolde and said, “You

“Alright, Your Highness, please.”

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said with a smile, “You look

vibrant red

me before, Bourbon warned, giving her

shrugged. “Yes, it’s my

in and pulled Bryant over, smiling brightly. “Isn’t this Princess Bourbon?”

glanced at her indifferently and said, without any politeness, “You are the second wife of Duke of Blackmoor, the stepmother of County Princess of

“Yes, Your Highness, it seems you still remember

Bourbon with a dazed expression. Ever since he had seen her last time, he couldn’t stop thinking about her. Now, seeing her again, he couldn’t take his eyes off her. When Matilda nudged him, he finally snapped back to

glance but didn’t respond. She simply pulled Isolde along and

chuckled, then turned to watch her retreating figure. “Mom, she’s

well–deserved. She wasn’t too fond of her. A woman with such arrogance would be hard to discipline even after marriage. It would be better to marry someone more obedient, someone who could be more easily managed

she’s out of your

she out of my league? I want to marry her!” Bryant

was fuming. “There’s no end

the guests had almost all arrived.

main hall, engaged in lively discussions, while Prudence led the other ladies to the garden to

back down in the pavilion to rest. Inside the pavilion,

ladies

and said to Prudence, “Why don’t you stay and watch

“I’m getting old, and after walking

said, “Prudence, you’re still

me, Rosemary.” She then called Priscilla to bring tea for everyone and ordered some pastries

wasn’t much to discuss, mainly because Rosemary was present.

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serious, her expression conveying authority without anger, her presence overwhelming. No one dared to start a conversation casually.

noticed the awkward atmosphere and, with a smile, said to Prudence, “Prudence, you are truly fortunate. Your granddaughters are all as beautiful as

a match. I kindly ask the ladies here to keep an eye out, I would be most grateful.”

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