Desperate Duchesses Series Novels & Stories

Her mother lay fighting for her life while Chelsea stood in borrowed glamour, feeling dirty and out of place. As Davis laughed and mingled with familiar friends amid soft cocktail music, Chelsea excused herself to grab a drink. She felt a little relieved to be out of his possessive hold - at least for the moment. That's when she bumped into Lucas Kings. “Oh—sorry,” she said automatically, then froze. Lucas Kings. Her breath caught. “You’re… you’re Lucas Kings. I love your books,” she blurted out. “I’ve read all of them.” His eyes lit up. “That’s dangerous information.”

In haste, the Duchess untangled herself from Claire. Her face was aflame with embarrassment. The mystery of how she found herself entwined with the woman eluded her. It was beyond confusion. The light from the rising sun filled the bedroom. Violet's eyes squinted. There was still an uneasy hush that permeated the space. Claire cleared her throat, trying to think of anything to say about the strange circumstance. The Duchess also hesitated, her unease visible in the slight color that lingered on her cheeks. "I...I'm sorry," she stammered. "I didn't mean to... I mean, I don't know how I got here."

At the nobles who whispered in corridors, their hope was tied not to the duke but to the duchess. Damien was not just crumbling. He was dangerous. And if I did not strike first, he would drag us all into the ruin of his madness. …………. The palace had not yet recovered from the serpent’s assault, but already the whispers had shifted. No longer were they questions. They were certainties. “The duchess saved us.” “She commands as if born to it.” “If the duke cannot lead, perhaps she must.”

I was already dead. Matthew pulled his hand from her grip and turned away. “I want to be alone.” “I think you just want to reignite your old feelings for Giselle. “Three years ago, it was you who asked me to tamper with the company finances, trying to pull the rug out from under them and take the company for yourself. "After the company ran into trouble, you wracked your brains trying to force Giselle out of the picture, fearing that if you waited too long, she would uncover your schemes and align with the Stark family to ensure you vanished from this city completely.

“I knew everything that happened in the DaCosta household as if I lived here. If Anthony didn’t have the cops in his pocket, he’d still be in jail by now.” “For what?” Instead of answering Kate’s question, Duchess laughed and took a big sip of champagne. “I hope you came with a driver. I can see that you’re already wasted,” Kate commented. “I’m not drunk, my dear,” Duchess assured her. “You know what, I shouldn’t tell you this but I will. Your husband isn’t who you think he is. He has done some very questionable things and gotten away with them. You should be very very careful in your dealings with him.”

She promised. After dinner, Marguerite found herself engaged in a lively conversation with the duchess. The lady escorted her on a fascinating tour, the scent of aged leather wafting from the library shelves as Marguerite admired its towering volumes. Meanwhile, the duke invited Jacob to his wood-paneled study for a chat over snifters of brandy. The next morning, a gleaming lacquered carriage awaited them at the grand entrance. Inside, a bounty of fresh pastries and chilled drinks sat beside several bulging travel bags. The duchess' generosity extended to a new wardrobe. On the far corner of the carriage, Chester nestled contentedly in his new carrier, a fancy wicker basket lined with piles

Then, bulter lim can take you to the room " the duke said . (This bulter lim is most trusted employee in this mansion . I have to get on the good side with him . Well , I'm relieved to escaped from the duke ) Place :Duke Perennis mansion ( Daisy's room) The life of a heroine is surely tiring . let's first analysis our situation and about this place . this is a harem romance novel , there were 3 male leads The crown prince THEODORE DIO TULIPA. The Grand Duke JULLIAS HELIANTHUS. and my elder brother MATTHEW PERENNIS. The villainess and the grand Duke fiance ORKHIS ANEMONE. But the truth is the real villain is the sickly First prince

The duchess smiled as she put down the cup. But the cup slid from her hand before it could land on the saucer as drops of blood drip from her mouth. The maids who were with them panicked and ran to the manor. She was left alone with her mother so she couldn’t order anyone to seek help. All she could do was hope that one of the maids would call for her father or even one of her brothers. “Mom!” Sera’s eyes grew wide as her body trembled in fear when the duchess fell on the ground.

a genetic disorder that is inherited from newborns or sick people. However, the idea that the Duchess needs it raises more questions than it does in the current context, where she is tormenting a man who calls her his master. "This is the last time I'll spare your life, so you best change your ways. In addition, did you manage to secure the commodities to be traded in the Barley country?” After a moment of prolonged silence, I heard the man cry in anguish.

She wasn’t supposed to be anyone’s pawn. The Duke’s voice cut through the tension. “Let her go, Isabella,” he growled, his tone laced with menace. He stood tall, despite the blood dripping from his lip, his posture exuding authority. Isabella didn’t even flinch. “You’ve lost, Duke,” she said, her voice dripping with disdain. “Your empire is crumbling, and there’s nothing you can do to stop it.” Victoria’s mind raced. This is it. The Duke’s empire was on the brink of destruction, and now, it seemed like Isabella was the one to bring it all crashing down.