Chapter 631

---- about that school," I add, recalling the moment he actually behaved like areal father.

Mmm, my dear Duke is earning himself an even more eager devouring in our next encounter.

"Well, little by little, youre molding him, but..." She suddenly goes quiet and subtly signals with her eyes.

Iunderstand immediately that we need to change the subject.

The sound of approaching heels confirms it.

"My Lady, I need to discuss the household staff.

Have you had any issues with the maids I assigned to you?" I turn to face the housekeeper, who stands before me.

"No, none at all.

I simply dont want a ladys maid," I reply calmly, picking up the fine porcelain cup beside me and taking a slow sip of coffee.

"Do you have someone else in mind? I cai "Mrs.

Prescott, I appreciate your concern, but if I require assistance, Ill inform you.

seemed to care then," I say, recalling how things were when I

not..." "Tm not

Prescott.

string of justifications, setting the saucer on my

obviousshe was the

"Well..." she mutters reluctantly.

elegance she tries to project, its clear how much it unsettles her to bow her head before

feel like the servant, and she the

teaching you about the castles management,

subtly at Nana, who meets my gaze for a

he doesnt even know about the exquisite ride I gave him last nightotherwise, hed be making me queen

that sounds

quite a complex

it in your name..." "No, I believe I am perfectly capable of understanding the tasks you perform daily." The tension between us

hand twists slightly over her

of her veiled hostilityElliot is

shall proceed as you wish," she responds

"Theres also another matter.

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