492 No Subsequent Time

Earlier than Lucas might reply, she added, “It considerations the Duchess.”

Lucas raised an eyebrow. For the primary time since she had approached him, he checked out her face, his gaze intense. Seeing the Duke’s good-looking options, Isadora couldn’t conceal the blush on her face.

“Very properly…” Lucas handed his wine glass to one of many attendants earlier than main the Princess to a balcony. Nevertheless, upon their arrival, they overheard two ladies speaking.

“Do you know that the Princess of Rakha has been eyeing your husband because you arrived? If she might persuade the Duke…”

“That won’t occur,” Rosalind’s voice brimmed with confidence as she replied. “Thanks to your concern.”

A smile crept onto the Duke’s face upon listening to this. He gestured for the Princess to comply with him to a different location.

This time, the Duke escorted her to a sunroom with glass partitions and a glass roofing.

“Your Highness… Thanks for taking the time to speak to me,” Princess Isadora spoke. Earlier, she had overheard Rosalind and one other lady conversing. Regardless of this, her expression remained impartial.

In response, Lucas took a seat, crossing his legs atop one another. Then he regarded her. “So, you wished to debate my spouse?” he inquired.

“Your Grace, I imagine it’s time to drop the pretense,” the Princess smiled. She took a seat reverse the Duke, and her maid, who had adopted them, promptly ready tea on the marbled desk between them. “I’m conscious of the Duchess’s secret,” the Princess continued, sustaining her smile.

“Secret?” the Duke responded, elevating an eyebrow.

“I do know that the Duchess just isn’t the daughter of a service provider household. She is just somebody the Duke employed to develop into his spouse.” The Princess accepted the teacup her servant provided earlier than persevering with. “This tea is specifically made utilizing relics. I hope His Highness will give it a strive.” This chapter is up to date by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Nevertheless, Lucas remained immobile, his expression serene. He mounted his gaze on her.

To her astonishment, the Duke immediately snorted, gripping the desk between them. With out uttering one other phrase, he clenched his hand and broke the desk in two. His actions naturally stunned the Princess, leaving her frozen and pale-faced.

“Do you suppose I lack the aptitude to fracture your cranium, Your Highness?” a colder smile touched the Duke’s lips.

“You—” Was- Was he threatening her?

“Is that why you dared to make use of such techniques in opposition to me?”

“Your Grace, that is— This— I’m not doing this out of—”

“Do you imagine that your wealth, intelligence, and enterprise experience would defend you if I made a decision to unintentionally crush your head with my naked arms?” Lucas inquired, a sinister glint gleaming in his eyes.

“I used to be conscious that Your Grace has all the time been detached to violence, however I don’t recognize being threatened like this. I solely wanted-”

“What are you able to do about it?” Lucas queried. “Are you keen to sever the partnership between Wugari and Rakha?”

“You—”

“If I unintentionally ended your life now, do you imagine your brother and father would wage battle in opposition to Wugari? Do you suppose they might demand an evidence from me, Your Highness?”

“I—” the Princess was rendered speechless. She all the time knew the Duke had an odd temperament, however she by no means anticipated him resorting to instant violence when conversing with a princess like her! She had by no means met somebody so disrespectful!

“Reply me,” Lucas commanded, his tone chilly.

“No, Your Grace.” If Lucas unintentionally killed her, her father and brother wouldn’t wage battle in opposition to Wugari. They may dissolve the present partnership, however attacking the Kingdom was not of their greatest curiosity. They might prioritize their residents’ security and keep away from antagonizing the Duke.

“Good,” Lucas lastly rose from his seat. He noticed the Princess’s pallid look. “I’m not keen on threatening others. Take into account it a warning. Don’t discuss to my spouse about this matter or deliver this up once more. I spared you as a result of I don’t need my spouse to scent blood tonight. There can be no subsequent time.”