บท 476: A War of Attrition

Magda's face scrunched up with concern as she served Rosalind a cup of steaming tea. "That is a very strange woman," she remarked, her eyes darting with suspicion. "Why would she come here just to ask that question when she already inquired with the Queen? Knowing her majesty's current feelings towards that woman, she might try to manipulate the Queen into issuing a decree to let the Duke accompany Lady Dorothy."

Rosalind took a thoughtful sip of her tea, her mind racing with possibilities. Magda's observation held some truth, but there was more to it. "You're right, Magda," Rosalind said, her eyes glinting with intrigue. "But I don't think Dorothy's goal is to make the Duke accompany her."

Magda raised an eyebrow, eager to know more. "Then what is it? Is she aiming to turn the Queen against the estate?"

"No," Rosalind replied, shaking her head. "It's more cunning than that. Dorothy always has a meticulous plan; she's not one to act haphazardly. You see, we have two options here."