The Duke's Masked Wife
The baron’s daughter, Alessandra Barrett, has worn a mask from a young age due to an injury. Many say if you were to see the face behind the mask, you would be cursed and die soon afterward. She is seen as a ghost, avoided by all who visit the baron's home until she becomes the duke’s wife. No one could understand why the duke would pick such a wife. Did he wish to die? What would become of the girl who once hid in the shadows but now had the spotlight on her as the duke’s masked wife? What would everyone say if they were to learn the truth that she was in a contracted marriage with the duke? Tales of Castro Nobility story timeline order - The King’s Unbreakable Wife The Knight’s Mysterious Maid The Duke’s Masked Wife
Benefits (3)
"I was going to put her in the carriage since that was what the Baron wanted me to do. As the butler, who am I to go against what my employer wants to do with his daughter?" James asked. There was nothing he could have done back then with his low status.
"You could have morals and not let her be sent away. I remember you having to convince Sally to follow me. Seems back then you were aware of the type of people you worked for and knew you'll get nowhere staying in the late Baron's home. Seems like something in you changed-"
James interrupted Edgar by saying, "The Baroness has been putting the house back to its former glory. It would be worthwhile for me to stay and be the butler. Everyone can't be born with a golden spoon like you and not have to worry about how they'll eat tomorrow. I simply see a good opportunity before me. You do know me to judge me."