RedNovelChapter 559
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MY WIFE, THE INTELLIGENT ONE KATHERINE Duchess, did you need something? The insufferable butler was the
one who opened the door.
T wish to see the Duke, | replied, my tone bordering on rudeness.
His superior attitude irritatedto no end.
You know you must schedule an appointment to see His Lordship.
| can arrange one for next week...
Tts an emergency, and | need to see him now, | emphasized the now.
Icould hear the sounds of the Duke inside the room.
| didnt know if he was doing it on purpose, but | could hear papers shuffling on the desk and him reading some
document.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe Duke is busy with his morning session.
He cannot be distur...
Hey, nngh! he groaned in pain when | drove the heel of my boot deep into his foot.
Taking advantage of his momentary distraction, | shoved past him and entered that arrogant bastards office.
] apologize for the interruption, Your Lordship, but | must speak with you about an urgent matter, | said, barely
restraining my temper.
«lam Rossella, | am Rossella, lam my sisters pathetic, lovesick doormat!» Even the mantra wasnt working.
My irritation was only growing.
| could hear Wallaces footsteps behind me, his venomous gaze burning into the back of my head, but he
remained silent.
---- | supposed he was waiting for the Duke himself to humiliateas punishment.
Your Lordship, this is regarding the Mr.
Wallace, fetchlast Decembers agricultural reports from the bookshelf.
| need to review sfigures, he interrupted without even lifting his eyes from his papers.
He hadstanding there like an idiot in front of his desk, as if | didnt exist.
My fists clenched, itching to smash them into that smug face of his.
Here they are, sir.
The butler returned, while | racked my brain fora way to make the Duke acknowledge me.
It was obvious he was doing this on purpose.
What did he expectto do? What would my foolish sister do? Run out crying tically? sir, [know youre
busy, this will only take amo Dont hand it to me.
Read it aloud, Mr.
Wallace.
Tellthe grain accumulation figures from the silos.
Aaaagh! My eyes dangerously darted toward a dark crystal ornament sitting on the massive desk.
Disturbing thoughts of smashing that thing against the Dukes head flickered through my mind.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm«No, no, Katherine.
Be smarter.
Dont let your crazy instincts take over.
Thats exactly what he wantsto make you lose control» And since the Duke was so busy, | decided to wait.
| slowly walked to the armchair in front of his desk, dropped onto it, and
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