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AMAGED EVENT NARRATOR Katherine composed herself at lightning speed, dabbing her face witha handkerchiefthankfully, she hadnt broken down sobbing like Magdalena.
She tried to slip away, but in the end, some guests caught her and brought her back to the hall for one of the evenings main games.
ook Elliot had settled his business with Brenda, putting her in her place.
What the hell was that nonsense about love and feelings? He wasnt an idiot.
Elliot knew very well that what truly drove that she- wolf was her interest in his wealth and title.
With disgust, he wiped the traces of her lipstick from his mouth, along with her irritating scent that still clung to his nose.
He didnt want Kath to suspect anythingor worse, misunderstand.
He considered placing more spies around Brenda, just in case.
He didnt trust her in the slightest.
"Baroness Hildaly, good, Ive found you," he strode toward the woman, who was ordering a drink.
"Where is my Duchess?" Elliot scanned the small catering lounge.
At the sight of the womans flustered expression, his alarms immediately went off.
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"The woman hesitated, unsure whether to speak or stay silent.
She had no desire to meddle in the Dukes private affairs.
"Tell me without fear.
What did Brenda do? Where is my wife?" As he listened to what had happenedthe humiliation Brenda had inflicted upon KatherineElliots fury grew with every word.
He should have known sooner.
Damn it! His hurried steps led him straight to the grand hall.
The place was buzzing with excitement as everyone prepared for the Treasure Exchange.
Elliot knew about ithe had personally bribed the event organizers to rig the raffle so that he and Katherine would be paired together.
Where are you, my little witch?" The urgency inside him swelled.
Damn it, he had tried to handle too much at this gathering and had neglected what truly mattered.
He tried to use his sense of smell, but the chaotic mix of scents made it impossible.
Moving through the crowd seated in arranged lounges, he nodded mechanically to greetings, but his gaze was only searching for one person.
Not seeing Katherine was driving him maduntil, finally, he spotted her sitting on a sofa, chatting with two other women.
Elliot approached with an intimidating presence.
If they were mistreating her, the civilized Duke act would end right here.
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