Susan was actually surprised that Helena didn't even wait to refuse Harrison's audience.

The man was the head of the most powerful family in the world and was worth trillions. Barely any individuals could push him around. With such a VVIP, a visit was an honor even to the British Royal Family, let alone the Norwegian Royal House.

Susan was just as surprised as she was delighted that Harrison was visiting, and she had been very much enthusiastic to break the good news, only to find Helena completely disinterested.

As such, she quickly added, "We're talking about a private audience with the head of the Rothschilds, here, your majesty. Rejecting him like this is inappropriate..."

"What's inappropriate about it?" Helena replied flatly. "Just relay my response, word-for-word."

Although Susan would rather Helena didn't refuse out of common sense and professionalism, Helena was clearly determined.

Knowing that she shouldn't press the issue at that, she turned a pleading look to Lady Ali