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
Duchess Alessandra Collins (3)
"Look at the house you are living in. The clothes that decorate your body. I am well aware that none of it is cheap so why on earth would you need your inheritance?" Katrina said through gritted teeth.
The inheritance owed to Alessandra was supposed to be long forgotten. Desmond spent it long ago so there was nothing left for Alessandra to have. Not unless Katrina got it out of her secret stash of money.
"It does not matter what my life is like now since it is rightfully mine. Both my father and mother put something together for when I came of age. I know you plan to give Kate what is owed to her so do the same to me. Tell you what. I will be nice and just ask for the share my mother left for me since I know your household is in a financial crisis," Alessandra said with a devious smile growing on her lips.
This conversation showed her more of why Edgar enjoyed messing with others.