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.

care then," I say, recalling how things were

its not..." "Tm not asking for an explanation,

Prescott.

her string of justifications, setting

the first

"Well..." she mutters reluctantly.

clear how much it unsettles her

like the servant, and she

teaching you about the castles management, administration, and

subtly at Nana, who meets my gaze

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

that sounds good to me."

a complex

name..." "No, I believe I am perfectly capable of understanding the tasks you perform

her skirt, betraying her

the root of her veiled hostilityElliot is stripping her of power and handing it

proceed as you wish,"

"Theres also another matter.

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