The Heiress of Verdaselles

~WARNING: VIOLENCE AND ADULTS CONTENTS ARE IN THIS BOOK THIS IS A FICTIONAL WORLD NO REAL LIFE EVENTS ARE MENTIONED IN THIS BOOK~ After the tragic deaths of her parents and brother, Evangeline childhood is shattered, leaving her to inherit the powerful Verdaselles estate, her grandmother didn't want her to do it alone. To secure her family's legacy and maintain her grip on the Verdaselles estate, Evangeline marries a man she despises—a man who was her late mother's and family rival, a cunning and ruthless nobleman. However, unknown to Evangeline, this man harbors no ill intentions toward her. He married her out of duty to her grandmother and out of genuine love for Evangeline . But as she continues to despise him, he moves away, focusing solely on his role as a Viceroy and distancing himself from his family's schemes while he's doing the wishes of Azielle, Evangeline's grandmother In the midst of her grief and duty, Evangeline finds unexpected solace in her bodyguard. Their bond deepens into a passionate affair Evangeline feels alive again, her pain momentarily soothed by the warmth of his embrace. However, she faces a daunting choice: between the love that brings her peace or fulfill her destiny by taking responsibilities on Verdaselles or as a renowned artist as a career. Torn between love and duty, Evangeline must decide if she can find happiness without sacrificing everything she holds dear and protecting herself and her family from danger .