My Bratty Wife
[WARNING: MATURE CONTENTS AND SLOW BURN] Suzy, a modern-day real estate agent, finds herself inexplicably transported to a ruthless noble family in a bygone era. Thrust into the role of the ostracized Cassandra, Suzy grapples with navigating courtly intrigue and a loveless arranged marriage to a cold, calculating Duke, Ryan. As a mysterious figure surfaces, threatening the kingdom, Suzy uncovers a web of secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew. Can she solve the historical enigma while facing her growing feelings for the stoic Duke in a world determined to keep them apart? Dive into this captivating slow-burn romance woven with historical intrigue and suspenseful mystery. [PS: He fell first, fell harder and fell madder.]
Chapter Thirty Four
The flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows across the room as Suzy curled up with the last of the books for the Carleton ball. Mrs. Agatha's dismissal had caused a minor ripple in the castle, but things were settling back into a semblance of normalcy. Suzy had seen Mary's dedication and work ethic, so she had recommended her to Mr. Bradford for the vacant housekeeper position. The steward, surprised but relieved to have a reliable replacement, readily agreed.
A satisfied smile played on Suzy's lips as she flipped the final page. The mystery of the missing gold coins and the previous librarian's dismissal was finally solved. A pang of guilt touched her – the man's reputation likely forever tarnished. She vowed to see if anything could be done to rectify that injustice. Ryan, however, hadn't even offered a word on the matter. This silence, this lack of control, rankled Suzy.