After hearing from Edward that she must break off the engagement, Mariabelle returned to the mansion.
The house, which had already received the news from the royal family, was in an uproar at the sudden news, since there was no evidence leading to such a decision.
When it comes to the engagement of the royal family---and even the crown prince---it's not something that can be handled only by Edward's feelings alone.
The engagement to Mariabelle was also a result of Edward's desire to connect with the Marquisate of Berkeley, one of the wealthiest families in the country, since he had no strong backing.
Even though they are the same marquis family, there is a difference between the queen's family, which governs the barren lands in the north, and the Marquisate of Berkeley, which governs the breadbasket region in the south.
The dowry that Mariabelle would bring upon marriage would also have been attractive to the royal family.
