Chapter 32 Ceremony PART 3 : BulliedElaine’s POVThe woman who poured her wine in my head just raised eyebrows on me “Oh, I am sorry I didn’t see that someone was below me “ She rudely remarked as the woman looked at my legs.Okay, Elaine, don't get angry since they don't deserve your time and effort. Pretend you're not bothered by what they did.I just feigned to smile in front of her "That's okay miss, you didn't mean to do that "I gently stated to her. "But what should I do? "This dress is really costly, and my husband would be upset that I stained it," I continued, concerned.The woman and her three friends laughed at what I said as if I was joking “Oh really that’s expensive? your husband must be blind to think that’s is expensive”One of her friends remarked, concluding that I was lying about my dress being expensive.The woman laughed once again at what her friend had said. "True, and I don't think you have a husband because who would marry and love someone like you who can't

Chapter 34 Ceremony PART 5 : Success CeremonyElaine’s POVAfter Duke slapped the woman who had tormented me, her companions, including the woman, were pulled out of the room despite their protests as company guards forced them out, ignoring what they were saying.“Are you okay?” Duke asked when he glanced at me with a worried look.I looked at my ruined dress which was now stained by wine and my hair, which was also wet, smelled like wine. and sighed “Do I look Okay?” I sarcastically asked him with an annoyed voice in a low voice. Duke glances annoyingly at Mr. West who is now very pale in the face which is the sign that Duke is giving him a murderous look. “ Sir, I am sorry I didn’t meant not to be in Mrs. Hayes side there was something had happened outside that I ha-”“Dear, It’s not his fault and look at everyone is looking at us” I said to him, making him aware that everyone is staring at us already.Duke just sighed in frustration as he try to compose himself “ We Will talk

Chapter 36 - Not healthy Elaine's POVWhen I was finally inside my room, I immediately lay down on the bed. I grabbed a pillow and covered my face in it. I shouted so loudly until my anger was gone. After shouting I immediately put aside the pillow and stared at the ceiling." Are you okay Miss?" Reya asked me as she looked over below my face.Nope I am not okay , I just want to lie forever here and forget everything that has happened to my life. I answered her sarcastically in my mind." Yes of course I am fine don't worry Reya " I lied to Reya as I got up from bed." Okay miss, are you going to wash up first or rest?" Reya asked me again as she walked towards the wardrobe." No, I am going to change immediately" I replied to Reya as I took a deep breath.That bastard, how could he say to me that I should be a useless wife for him?! What will my mother say about who is with my Dad while he is working. He thought I am like those other wife who want to stay and sit still comfortably

Elaine's POVWhen I was out of my room, we immediately went down stairs to meet Duke who was waiting for me at the last step of the stairs. He immediately sensed that I was coming down and looked up towards me. While looking at my face Duke has a surprise expression on his face as if he saw something that made him have that expression.I just continued walking down until I reached the last step of the stairs where Duke was still gazing at my face without moving since he had seen me." Hello, earth to Duke?" I teased him as I moved my palm in front of his eyes while smiling awkwardly at him." Oh Yes, sorry" Duke apologizes when he stops gazing at me " it's just your outfit Elaine Ahmm" he continued saying with an uncomfortable voice.I look down at the clothes that I was wearing and look back at Duke with confusion in my face " What's wrong with what I am wearing?" " No, Elaine it's not what you are thinking" Duke said in defense when he saw my face with confusion " The outfit is be