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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

Subduing the Duke

The ride to Montclair Estate was agonizingly slow and Leonor couldn't bring herself to look at Desmond considering how little he seemed to care about himself.

He refused healing, saying that participants in the matches were a higher priority. His words drove a stake in her heart, but she moved past sadness and felt angry.

While she understood his reasoning for throwing himself into the fire in the past to bring a stop to the war for Castille, she didn't understand how he could willingly hurt himself. The present stakes were much higher.

It wasn't only she relying on him. The entire duchy would be in disarray if he wasn't standing there as the leader. She knew that Stephano wouldn't force her to marry another to hold the title, but it would be difficult to find someone qualified for the position.