Chapter 5 The next day, rumors about the Farrow family spread like wildfire throughout Althoria. Arabella, due to her actions the day before, found herself at the center of public attention. Most people criticized her for knowing a woman’s rightful place while only a few offered any sympathy or understanding. It was no surprise. Arabella … Read more
Chapter 4 Arabella slowly wiped the smile from her face, her eyes narrowing slightly as a cold, sharp gleam flashed through them. She said, “The Marquis’s estate holds many assets tied up with the Farrow family. Before I divorce, I’ll need to sort everything out and reclaim what’s mine. “And the tens of thousands of … Read more
Charles frowned and lowered his voice. “What do you mean, bedchamber maid? She is the daughter of Marshal Thornfield from Ravenholt, a respectable woman from a well–known family. Don’t insult her with that label.” Hearing this, Arabella felt a rush of anger, her chest tightening with frustration. She thought, ‘He knows calling her a … Read more
Chapter 2 James thought, ‘Have I heard that correctly? His Majesty, the king, is interested in Charles’s wife? That is unthinkable. A king taking a subject’s wife would invite scandal and ruin. James instinctively opened his mouth to protest but stopped when he met Tristan’s unwavering, authoritative gaze. He realized that this was no passing … Read more
Chapter 1 In early summer, the soft patter of raindrops fell on the smooth gray stone tiles, light rain. spreadin mist that shrouded the entire Althoria in a haze of At the street corner, Arabella Everhart stood on the steps, clutching a handkerchief, her cold eyes fixed on the distant, blurry street. Her maid, Clarissa, … Read more