Chapter 562

---- His large, imposing frame loomed over me, pinning me against the desk.

y-Your Lordship, w-whats happening? I stammered, nervous.

Youve changed, he said in a low, guttural voice, and I froze.

What game are you playing, Rossella? What happened on your trip that made you seem like a completely different person? Because I am a different person! And is that a bad thing? I decided not to shrink back and instead sought a justification for my strange behavior.

Do you prefer the old Rossella, or the new meafter nearly dying alone, far from my family? I asked with as much confidence as I could muster.

The Duke simply stared at me, his gaze slowly lowering to my mouth.

I swallowed hard.

Did he notice the tiny beauty mark near my lip that Rossella didnt have? So...

family...

he muttered at last.

Do whatever you want regarding Lavinia.

He finally stepped back, putting distance between us.

his entire

drunk? The Duke didnt respond to my question, and

Seriously?! Fine.

want that

he has

entire family removed

in

of course, I

quickly slipping out of that

forgetful about minor details after all, that wretched Rossella had barely cared about her own

you cant go back on your word, no matter what! Irushed to

promise I willingly make, he

there were daggers hidden in every

toolying, deceiving for

"Sorry, Duke.

wont be prey anymore in this world full of

dangerous, but it was the safest place

she would turn

inescapable realm was a cruel place for those

Your Lordship, I

think it was the first somewhat civil conversation

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