Duke, it hurts...
[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Welcome to the fancy world of the elite, where Seraphina Alaric, a delicate and fragile girl always relying on medicine to get better, is just trying to catch a break before her life gets turned upside down by an arranged marriage... Seriously, who wants to be tied down when you’re still figuring out what you want in life? During a swanky banquet, she bumps into the enigmatic Duke of Everwyn. And the craziest part? She has no clue who this guy is—just thinks he’s some mysterious stranger. Out of nowhere, feeling adventurous (and maybe a bit reckless), she suggests a secret rendezvous that turns her whole world upside down. In that hidden moment, Seraphina dives headfirst into her wildest desires. But plot twist—turns out, the guy she just spent the night with is none other than her future husband. Oops! So much for a mysterious stranger—she just spent the night with her future husband! "Duke, It Hurts..." invites you into a whirlwind of self-discovery, steamy romance, and the sweet chaos of love when you least expect it. Can Seraphina break free from societal chains, or will she find herself tangled in the very web she tried to escape? Join her on this thrilling journey, and discover how love can be both liberating and complicated. Don’t miss out—your next obsession is just a page away!
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Seraphina admired the Duke's practical solution. Locking the unused rooms reduced labor, but it wasn't a long-term fix. People were not as enduring as iron. Hiring more servants was essential for emergencies.
"Do we have any surplus in the current budget?" Seraphina asked the butler.
"Yes, we do."
Seraphina then faced the duke, as if asking for permission.
"You don't have to ask me for anything. You are duchess, my wife. Of course, I won't antagonize your decision. At least not when it's just some Minor things."
Raven chuckled and allowed her to do anything she wanted.
"Then let's hire a few more servants. Not many, just enough to handle the mansion's specific needs." Seraphina, who was happy to hear Duke's words, readily commanded the butler to hire some maids...she didn't want to see the mansion like this... although it was grand and good. It resembles a horror house with locked rooms, spider webs, and dust everywhere.
"Understood."