The Duke's Bride

oyal family, Arcanis retains a deeply rooted royal culture. Although nobles no longer possess territorial power, they still manage family businesses and are known as the old money c

or his only daughter, who was seen as useless, believing that t

-you will marry Duke Kingsle

had briefly surfaced couldn't dispel her anxiety. Her heart raced as s

s is an opportunity we can't afford to miss. Duke Rainhard Kingsley wa

Father... Duke Rainhard Kingsley... there are many rumors about hi

rs, Hazel. But you must understand that in this world, opportunities like this rarely come

eputation and gain than his daughter's safety. "Father,

confirm their truth. What matters is the reality that he is a Duke with g

ing a prostitute and his life filled with cruelty made him sound like a character from a horror story. His arrogant and cold demeanor was often said to be his natural disposition, but

son. As the owner of the Kingsley business empire, Rainhard never

her voice breaking. "What if all those rumors are true? What

es, and his breathing grew heavier. "What did you just say, H

her. "Father, I just... I'm scared. The rumor

all these years? Expensive medicines, doctor's treatments, all the efforts to keep you alive? And no

gan to well up in her eyes. "I... I

ou reject the Duke's proposal. Don't you care about the Ellswo

r only cared about honor, reputation, business, and family

uke Rainhard Kingsley is no ordinary man, and this opportunity is your way out of your dark life. Don't waste it. I'll give the answer that

num looked at his daughter one more time, satisfied with her response. "Now, go bac

lders. Through the gloomy window, she looked at the gray sky, hoping for a miracle to free

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was startled, quickly stood up, and slowly opened the door. Barnu

out preamble. "It's the welcome party for the son of Marque

't attend any gatherings due to health reasons. "Father, I... I've ne

You are Duke Rainhard Kingsley's fiancée now. You need to show

r, I'm not sure if I can. I've never attended

uet is very important. We need to show everyone that the Ellsworth family is still influe

g she had no other choice. "A

rm expression. "Good. Wear your best dress. Show t

on. Tonight, she had to become someone stronger, even though her heart was filled with anxie

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ting, and laughing comfortably. However, their attention shifted when Hazel entered the room, accompanied by an Ellsworth family servant. Whis

sidence with trembling steps. Her pale blue gown fluttered

orth?" someone whis

e Rainhard Kingsley," another repl

h they were interested in the news of her engagement, no one really cared to approach her. They pref

she took a deep breath, gazing at the beautiful sparkling city below. The cool night breeze brushed her face, making her shiver slightly. However, she was reluctant to leave. Her

ed to herself, feeling tears welling up in her eyes. "I wis

idst of the bustling party. The night wind grew colder, making her hug herself. How

d a handsome man with a blank expression, his sad blue eyes looking at her. "You're cold out here alone. Why don't you go inside?" his

eak for a moment. His sharp and sad eyes, perfect no

regain her composure and smiled faintly. "You should be the one going inside, enjoy

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