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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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325 Chs

Just Like His Father

The King's request put an immediate bad taste in Desmond's mouth.

He no longer cared about the identity aspect. Considering he was a no name person before he was the duke, many knew that he had a lack of noble background. He was only in the position because of his merits in battle.

His desire to be a Castillian rather than an Eirenguardian lay entirely in the people he surrounded himself with. He wanted the union between he and Leonor to be beneficial to her and to have a husband from a fallen kingdom wouldn't elevate her status as he wanted to. In terms of King Stephano, people wouldn't trust him if they found out Desmond originated in Eirenguard. His name was already unusual enough. The only evidence they lacked was his red eyes, light blonde hair, and pale skin. Luckily, or unluckily, the scarring took care of much of his appearance.