Chapter 796

---- Mr, Max?" [lifted my gaze, feigning surprise.

call me Ambrus, Duchess," he corrected, removing his hat and revealing his black hair.

Thad to admit, he was handsomeattractive to any woman.

Except to me.

I knew very well that he was nothing but a rotten apple.

"T dont find it appropriate to address you informally, Mr.

Max.

What brings you here? If youre looking for the Duke"" "No, no, I was actually looking for you, Your Grace.

May I sit beside you?" he asked, playing the gentleman.

"Dont be nervous, its just to ask you a few questions about the case." He added when he saw me glancing hesitantly toward the gardens exit.

All part of the actthe typical behavior of a respectable noblewoman married to a Duke.

tell me how I can be of service," I invited him, shifting to the far end of the wide

at the

filtered through the tree

used to mask them, the red gleam in his eyes was becoming increasingly

me to an area between this territory and that of the former Duke

weave his web.

to the current Dowager Duchess, but in the absence of aman in the castle, I believe receiving me alone would

Could you introduce us?" Ah, so here he was, trying to lure me straight to Brendita like a

Of course.

Duchess, I believe I can facilitate your

gaze lingered

hell was wrong with this lustful creep? "Thank you,

he leaned in slightly toward mebut I clearly saw the grimace of disgust

over mehes a natural repellent for perverts Pve heard rumors that, well, life hasnt

The Duke" "Mr.

youve been insinuated, but the Duke and [have a

already gone on long

reached for my wrist, but I pulled it back sharply, letting a folded piece of paper slip from inside

I could clearly see his body stiffen,

from his hands, feigning a

in touch with

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