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My Disfigured Duke Husband Helps Me Plot My Revenge

A powerless woman’s worst nightmare is marrying someone against her will. When those who are supposed to protect her betray her in the vilest of ways, Leonor is forced to marry a Duke known for his cold nature and repulsive appearance. After a miserable childhood, it shouldn’t have been a surprise to her that her future was never truly in her hands in the first place. Duke Desmond de Montclair was nobody before the war. He garnered the King’s favor by doing the impossible in battle. Unfortunately, any achievement is eclipsed by his appearance and unbearable personality. In a kingdom that idolizes beauty, there is no room for someone like him. At first, Leonor finds life with the Duke to be what she’s used to - walking on eggshells and never speaking what’s truly in her heart. Eventually, things slowly start to change as the Duke learns about the horrors she faced while living with her family. His power becomes the key to her revenge. However, in a moment where she feels cornered, Leonor confesses to the Duke that she’s in love with someone else. The progress she has made with the Duke comes crashing down around her. Will her magic abilities be enough to convince the Duke not to throw her out? If she can make herself useful to him, perhaps she can gain his sympathy somehow…

QueenFrieza · Fantasy
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Begrudgingly Accepting Help

At the Magic Academy, every mage was instilled with the value that depleting oneself of mana was a way to show irresponsibility. Those with such a lack of control were looked down upon. 

Stephano walked into the duke's chambers expecting to feel that way. He even wore a frown. 

However, as he saw Leonor resting amongst soft pillows, he softened his heart.

She was in a place she had been dying to get to. Even if it wasn't under the right circumstances, she was as close to Desmond as she would ever be without knowing the truth. 

He felt as sorry as he felt envious. The past month of talking to Leonor made him wish there was room in his life for the curse of love.

Since he couldn't pursue it himself, he would do anything to push the two people who meant the most to him together. It was frustrating that one of them hadn't cracked yet. He was mostly upset at Desmond for making the situation so complicated.