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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

Pride

Leonor didn't know if she took more than three breaths for the entire sword fight. 

As the men seemed to dance around one another, pulling decisive jabs that seemed barely blocked each time, Leonor's knuckles turned white as she gripped the stone wall and stood in front of her chair.

She could feel herself trembling but it wasn't because of the temperature. She was horrified at the thought of her husband being gravely hurt. 

It had occurred to her many times that Desmond was all she had in that world. Her father wouldn't take her back if she, for any reason, lost the title of duchess. 

Even if Stephano let her in during an emergency, she knew that palace life would be stifling for her. She would rather join a nunnery than be put in those conditions. 

He gave her the most protection and care. His gentle nature was the reason her heart started turning towards him. To see a sword being jabbed at him was horrifying.