The Duke Who's Devilish
Tom said before he stood up as he was straightening his waistcoat.
“I am sorry, my queen, but my answer is no. Now, if you excuse me, I would like to go to attend to my region. It will be days before I will arrive in time for my tenants’ payment,” he said before Tom was walking toward the door, leaving the royal couple to look at his retreating figure.
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“I told you he would be a tough nut to crack,” Aiden said as Arabella was sipping on the tea. It was blood-laced as she was smiling over the rim of the glass.