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The Second Husband

Charlotte Bourbon, a 19-year-old widow, was happy in her life after she got married to the man of her dreams. However, because of a sudden illness, her husband died within a month, and Charlotte's life came to a sudden halt. ‘She became the curse for her husband that he died young.’ ‘She is the one, who killed her husband.’ ‘She should have died with her husband.’ Numerous such things Charlotte would hear from the people around her in the palace when she decided to take her life. However, was it that easy to die? Édouard Bourdillon was the eldest son of King Christian Bourdillon of the Kingdom of Escana. He decided to marry the widow of his late younger brother so that he could take over the Beromont territory which his brother possessed. But was this the only reason he wanted to marry Charlotte? ~~~~~~~~ "What are you doing?" Terrified Charlotte asked as she saw Édouard unbuttoning his shirt. "I am hot, so I am taking off the shirt," Édouard said and reached for the last button. "But it's cold weather," Charlotte said and knitted her brows. "Not here, Charlotte. Your mere presence around me makes me hot," Édouard said and took off the shirt. "Ahhh!" Charlotte quickly brought her hands in front of her eyes and covered them. From the gaps between her fingers, she peeked out of curiosity. A lump formed in her throat as she saw his perfectly carved body with a few scars on the chest and near the abdomen. Charlotte saw him approaching her and she tightly shut her eyes. A few seconds later, when she realized everything was so quiet, she opened her eyes again and found him before her. She promptly moved back and hit the wall behind her. She thought to leave the room when Édouard caged her petite body between his arms. "Are you going to—" "Yes. I want to be wild with you tonight, Little Cherry," Édouard said with a smirk, and the next second, he lifted her in his arms. ~~~~~ *Cover art is mine. Made by "HS AONARAN" available on FB* Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight_pcy

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Charles informed Édouard that Andrew wished to see him in private.

"Prince Édouard should go and see his brother," Charlotte told him. Édouard hummed and told her that he would return soon.

"Your Grace, Prince Andrew is waiting for you in the wine cellar," Charles said. Édouard told him to stay with Charlotte before leaving to see Andrew.

Édouard entered the double vault door and saw Andrew on the counter stool with a wine glass in his hand. Hearing the mild footsteps, Andrew tilted his head and stood up to bow to Édouard.

"Thank you for coming here," Andrew said and waited for Édouard to sit down. After Édouard took a seat, he handed the glass of wine to him. "Let's have a conversation while drinking." He gestured to Édouard to hold the glass, which he did.

"I got to know Matilda had a change of heart," Andrew said, "and she told me the reason behind that as well."

"So? What do you want to know?" Édouard inquired him as he swirled the wine glass between his fingers.