Her Majestic Battle Cry

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Chapter 640

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The Earl of Silverstone’s family had also invited a theater troupe to Silverstone Estate today, as one couldn't

have low standards when hosting a princess consort. Everything necessary had been arranged for her comfort.

However, after consulting everyone present, it turned out that no one was particularly interested in watching a

performance, so the idea was dropped.

Fiona and Molly lingered at the estate until evening.

Smiling, Fiona said, “Prince Yuvan has been in Valken for quite stand rarely returns to the capital. We

don’t have many friends here, so it’s truly a stroke of fate that we can engage in such pleasant conversation

today.

“Why don’t you visit our residence in a few days? It so happens that one of our companions who cto the

capital with us is a renowned fortune teller, Mr. Wayne. He's the best at predicting fortunes, health, and even

future events.”

Evelyn's eyes lit up. “Mr. Wayne? He has quite a distinguished reputation! | would be very grateful for an

introduction, Your Grace.”

“Then, it's settled, Madam Evelyn. You m

and visit us,” Fiona replied, smiling brightly.

Zoey’s smile froze. With the back-and-forth exchange, the two families would appear really close in the eyes of

outsiders.

That couldn't happen!

Zoey’s mind raced. Earlier, she could use the excuse of the clumsy fall to avoid the situation. But now that Fiona

had extended an invitation and Evelyn had already agreed, refusing would definitely offend

them.

Was it better to risk offending them or becoming the talk of the town?

As Zoey weighed her choices, she recalled Carissa had said that there was nothing else to the visit. Zoey hoped

that was true, and if it was, she didn’t have to fear offending anyone. In fact, being impolite might even turn out

to be advantageous.

With a smile, Zoey said, “Mother, Lady Fiona was just joking with you. How could we possibly impose on them?

Lady Ruth is ill, and both Prince Yuvan and Lady Molly are busy caring for her. We should wait until Lady Ruth is

better before visiting. We mustn't interfere with Prince Yuvan’s duty to Lady Ruth.”

Evelyn understood her daughter-in-law well, knowing that Zoey was always meticulous about manners. So, she

surely had a compelling reason for refusing Fiona’s enthusiastic invitation.

Evelyn smiled and said, “Yes, you're absolutely right! I'm getting a bit forgetful in my old age. Lady Ruth is

unwell. I'm sure Prince Yuvan and Lady Molly must be quite worried. They returned to the capital to care for her,

so it wouldn't be right for us to intrude.”

Luna seized the chance and chimed in, “Mother and Zoey make a good point. Why don’t we wait until Lady Ruth

is fully recovered before we go? If we have the chance, we could also see Lady Ruth.”

Though Fiona was adept at navigating social situations, the conversation had clearly been closed off, and

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Chapter 640

it wouldn't do good to try and continue it. After all, Yuvan and his family had returned to the capital under the

pretense of caring for Ruth.

With a smile, Fiona said, “Alright. Once Lady Ruth is well again, I'll send word. You must all honor us with your

presence then.”

“Of course,” Evelyn replied, still smiling.

Everyone echoed her sentiment.

While Molly and Fiona hadn't achieved their original goal, the sun was setting, and it was tto leave.

Jane supported Zoey as they escorted the departing guests, and the latter only let out a sigh of relief once the

carriage was out of sight.

“Everyone, let's head inside, | have something important to say,” Zoey announced.

With the elders from all branches present, it was a good opportunity to clarify smatters. The family was

large, so news could leak out if they weren't careful. It would be disastrous if one side of the family spoke of

something without the other knowing. They needed to make sure that didn’t happen.

Back in the main hall, Zoey spoke seriously, “From now on, any invitation coming from Prince Yuvan’s family

must be declined with a plausible excus “hey host gatherings for notable figures from the capital, we can attend

as a group. But remember-never go alone.”

Everyone exchanged glances.

“What's going on? If we can’t go, doesn’t that mean we can’t meet Mr. Wayne?” Evelyn asked, sensing that

something was amiss.

Maintaining her serious demeanor, Zoey said, “We can’t meet him, Mother. Everyone, we're not well acquainted

with Prince Yuvan and we don’t understand him. We're the second family his people have visited since returning

to the capital. We all know the implications of that. It’s not the big risks we should worry about, but the small

ones. | hope all of you will take this seriously. Just remember what | said today, and don’t talk nonsense when

you're outside.”

The room fell into a contemplative silence as they grasped the situation.

Zoey was right. There were many other noble families in the capital, so why were they the first to have received

a visit? And why were they given such lavish gifts?

Something didn’t add up.

While the Earl of Silverstone’s family managed to navigate through the situation, chaos had erupted in -

Gracehold Estate. Samuel's arrest had prompted Dorothy to throw a fit. She demanded that the family

intervene to secure his release, or she would go on a hunger strike.