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.

had one before, and no one seemed to care then," I say, recalling how things were when I first

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

Prescott.

anything else?" I cut off her string of justifications, setting the saucer

the first to

"Well..." she mutters reluctantly.

the elegance she tries to project, its clear how much it unsettles

like the servant, and

you about the castles management,

Nana, who meets

doesnt even know about the exquisite ride I gave him

that sounds good

a complex

believe I am perfectly capable of understanding the tasks you perform daily." The tension between us

over her skirt, betraying her true

of her veiled hostilityElliot is stripping her

we shall proceed as you wish," she

"Theres also another matter.

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