Chapter 15 Arabella suddenly jumped to her feet from the embroidery stool. “What’s he here for?” Clarissa shook her head, her gaze landing on Tristan. She had recognized him earlier outside as the same gentleman she had encountered on the street a few days ago, so she wasn’t particularly surprised. But she thought. The lady … Read more
Chapter 14 Though their encounter on the street had been brief, Arabella recognized him immediately. The antiques dealer Henry had brought in was the same young man who had held an umbrella for her a few days ago It was hard not to remember him–he had such a commanding presence, and his piercing eyes made … Read more
Chapter 13 Arabella raised an eyebrow at the sharp voice. Another fool asking for trouble! “Clarissa, go tell the steward that this Duke’s estate is no longer mine. From now on, no one is to take any money from my accounts Clarissa nodded and turned to leave. Just then, the curtain was roughly pulled aside, … Read more
Chapter 12 Thomas was momentarily stunned. A wife? She dares to think that? Arabella is the daughter of the Marquis’s estate, married in a grand procession–who could possibly bypass her? “Although Marshal made significant contributions to the country, he is just one of many soldiers who has died in battle. If every woman started using … Read more
Chapter 11 Arabella listened, then let out a cold, mocking smile. Her gaze shifted to Helena, who was sitting next to the soft couch. As she saw the smug look on her face, the sarcasm at the corners of Arabella’s lips deepened. She didn’t immediately bring up the Empress Dowager’s decree. Instead, she sighed lightly … Read more
Chapter 10 Arabella tightened the fists at her sides and replied humbly, “Your Majesty, the way the Marquis’s estate raises their children is no different from other prestigious families. “If my husband wishes to take a concubine, I would naturally assist him in arranging everything, so that he has no worries. But Charles is different. … Read more
Chapter 9 Arabella’s expression faltered for a moment. That voice–It sounded strangely familiar, like she’d heard it somewhere before. Curious, the subtly lifted her gaze, glancing at the carriage ahead through the corner of her eye. The curtains were fully drawn, hiding everything inside. There was no way to see anything. Although she was the … Read more
Chapter 8 “How dare they treat you like this? You’re the daughter of the Marquis’s estate! How could they humiliate you?” Beatrice asked. Arabella’s lips curled into a bitter smile. Even Beatrice, her former rival, could see that as the daughter of the Marquis’s estate, she shouldn’t be subjected to such treatment. But she thought. … Read more
Chapter 7 The king had been on the throne for two years without appointing an empress, leaving the inner court without a formal ruler of the other concubines, The noblewomen of the court still went to Mercy Palace to pay their respects and offer their greetings on a regular basis. This meant that the Empress … Read more
Chapter 6 Arabella suddenly raised her head, her cold gaze sweeping toward the pavilion outside. There, she saw Seraphina holding a young boy at the bottom of the steps, with the delicate and gentle Helena standing beside her. When Helena noticed Arabella looking over, a provocative smile tugged at the corners of her lips, one … Read more