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AS THE DONKEY TO THE WHEAT KATHERINE "T'm just taking a look around the facilities.
Ican manage on my own, you may leave," I replied firmly, though inside, my heart was pounding.
"T insist, you really shouldnt" "Who are you to tell the Duchess where she can or cannot be on her own lands?" The Dukes authoritative voice made me let out a breath of relief.
Thad been just about to scream at the top of my lungs.
"Duke...
Your Lordship, I wasntI was only trying to help..." The man turned, lowering his head and dropping his thug-like stance.
"No one asked for your help, and I didnt like your tone with my wife at all.
Mr.
Philip, remove this man from the harvest fields," he ordered mercilessly.
His displeasure was obvious, his threatening aura making everyone tremble.
"Yes, yes, sir," the accountant stammered, pulling out a handkerchief to wipe his sweaty forehead.
The laborer remained silent, about to leave with his head down, but I stopped him.
"Wait! Before you go, move these bales.
I want to see whats behind and beneath them," I ordered coldly.
I saw how his body tensed and noticed the administrators eyes flicker with nervousness.
"Your Ladyship, theres only a wall behind them.
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What could possibly be ---- hidden in a donkeys stable?" The administrator gave me a nervous smile, trying to act friendly.
"Do what the Duchess ordered.
Clear out all that hay," the Duke growled, his voice commanding.
"'Rossella, come to my side." He called for me, and we both stepped out of the narrow pen, watching closely as the man hesitated before clearing the bales.
Did you find something?" The Dukes warm breath brushed against my ear, sending chills down my spine.
"Not yet, just some suspicions," I answered, turning my face toward him.
For a few seconds, we stood close, blue eyes locked onto brown.
The Duke was the first to look away, shifting his focus back to the pen as it was cleared.
"Its done," the burly worker finally said, dusting off his hands.
I walked inside the now empty pen, listening to the administrators murmurs behind me.
"My Lord, may I ask what exactly we are looking for? I have served you for many years, and before that, your father.
If there is any problem" "For your sake, I hope there isnt," the Duke warned.
I felt his presence filling the tight space as he stepped inside.
Rolling up my sleeves slightly to avoid getting my dress dirty, I examined the now exposed area.
The wall was just covered in dirt and yellowish stains from moisture, nothing more.
There wasnt much else to search through.
I looked up at the ceiling
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