Chapter 554

---- Bang, bang...! The clock chimed.

Ilooked up, astonished to realize that between one thing and another, I had been sitting here like an idiot for almost an hour.

Waiter! I called out, and a man immediately appeared from a side door likely leading to the kitchen.

Yes, Your Ladyship? Why hasnt the food been served? Madam, the Duke has not come down to dine.

He is still in his study, and as you know, we cannot serve until the master arrives.

What?! I nearly bit my tongue to keep from screaming.

Then why did you summon me, telling me dinner was ready? I asked, trying to keep my temper in check.

After all, he was only following orders.

Tt is the usual dinner hour, so we informed you.

prepared for when the Duke comes

Twant to eat alone.

Serve me now.

an

speakeran impeccably dressed man in a black uniform, square spectacles perched on his face, and silver-streaked hair slicked

butler and

Wallace.

only wish to

Wallace.

I will eat ---- alone, I said, matching his haughty

sister had warned me about

the Dukes full support and trust,

Duchess, but you must wait Fine,

waiting another second for that idiot to decide he

to be by

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