Duchess Satine Novels & Stories

The grand chandelier in the opulent living room cast its golden light over the room, making the polished marble floor glisten. Diluc Neuvillette stood in the center, his sharp gaze fixed on Celeste Dunne. Celeste, elegant in a sapphire cocktail dress, was perched on the edge of the ornate sofa, her face a mask of carefully controlled composure. Celeste was always one for going overboard and it showed from the top of her head to the tip of her toes.

(Paradine) Standing close to Paradine, after changing her already damaged dress, Right now The duchess were wearing Sergeant Lillie Moore reserved shirts and pant’s. her new appearance made her looked as if she were apart of the team, the only way to discerned that she weren’t apart of the team is that instead of a gun she was holding a sword that she took from the dead guard and also her long hair that were just simply tied into a ponytail. Her image was like an extremely rich TV personality that were only trying to become a soldier just for the sake of recording a short Internet clips for views. “Ready…let’s go…wait..were you just here to save me and get me out?..”. (Duchess Marriane Murr)

I nodded. "Fine. I'll go back." The doctor had already given me my diagnosis. Consumption. I had only a month left to live. So I went back. And I played the part of the perfect duchess. I no longer demanded Alistair's loyalty. I even found him three new mistresses who looked just like Liana and sent them to his bed after he had sent her away for me. I no longer made Damian study the arts of statecraft and not forced him to master his courtly duties. Instead, I supported his ridiculous dream of joining the Expeditionary Force.

♱ •⋅ 1750 B.C. ⋅• ♱ The ball had begun and as host, I had been the first among those with a great title - to enter. "The duchess first duchess of the first territory, Asra Rubet Ignis, the first of her name, lady of the flames, the phoenix of Bernieri’s empire" announced to me and when I entered, those sharp eyes behind all the masks fixed on me. I raised my head - just as Asra would and brought the fan she held close to her chest. That was supposed to be Elaine’s ball - it was supposed to be the perfect time for her to shine and I wouldn’t allow anything to go wrong.

Who wouldn’t know about the only gray-haired family in the empire? “Are you excited, sweetheart?” the duchess asked with a smile. “We’re going to have our hunting outfit tailored today.” “Are you going to wear pants this time, Mom?” Even during hunting events, the duchess always wore dresses and rode on a carriage. Though girls were allowed to wear pants during such occasions, the duchess still chose to wear what was comfortable for her. However, it would be different this year. Since Sera was already knighted, she would be participating in the hunt which would require her to wear pants.

“Do you know how to play Kiritte?” Alicia smiled. “Yes. I learned from my cousins in Coulson.” Mrs. Cessley nodded. “I understand. Then I’ll prepare the schedule accordingly so you’ll be able to participate in the game personally. There’s also an official invitation letter from Duchess Saphia inviting you to her domain to celebrate her birthday. What would you like to do?” Duchess Saphia was the noblewoman Alicia conversed with the most during the banquet held yesterday night. Alicia hadn’t developed any negative thoughts of her in the past, and public opinions of her from the nobility were generally favorable.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Duchess, your grace.” Duchess Vienna smiled, “Raise your head. It’s a pleasure meeting you too.” Mr. Martini did as he was told and Fedel continued introducing them. This is the duchess’ knight, Titus. And this is their friend Princess-“ “Avelina.” Princess Avelina cut his sentence off, “Just call me Avelina.” Mr. Martini nodded, memorizing their names. “And what about that beast outside?” He asked curiously, his tone scared a bit.

- A prince. Inside, Lady Jane Delacroix paced by the grand staircase, her fingers tightening around her pearl necklace. “He’s here,” she whispered, voice tight with hope and calculation. “Celestine, posture, remember what I taught you.” Celestine, adorned in a silver gown that hugged her slender frame, smiled at her reflection in the gilded mirror. “Don’t worry, Mother,” she said, brushing a golden curl behind her ear. “This time, he will choose me. I am what nobles dream of.”

Ever since Vanessa reunited with her boyfriend, the two girls rarely spend time together anymore. It would be great to bond with each other at this party while the men do their things. After showing their invitation cards, the two lovebirds made their way to the Hall. The room was already packed with people. The elites from high society dressed in designer suits and evening gowns were interacting with each other. Usually, David never bothers to attend such events. He would rather donate and keep his name anonymous but today, he had another reason for coming here. There was going to be an auction after the gala and he had come here to buy the " heart of the seas" ring.