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Chapter 177

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When Miranda returned to the shop, she revealed nothing of the truth. She merely explained that the faulty goods from Circle Trading had been reimbursed at cost and assured everyone that such issues would not happen again. She urged them not to worry. Meanwhile, the servants she had sent to other merchants returned with their findings: two customers who had purchased goods from Jovanna in the past fortnight had also received faulty items. Fortunately, they hadn’t yet used them and hadn’t noticed any issues. Jovanna’s proactive effort to replace the goods and offer compensation surprised them and left them singing the shop’s praises.

Hearing this, the steward wiped his brow in relief. If not for Miranda’s foresight, these two incidents could have spiraled into a bigger problem. Reflecting on her poise and strategy at such a young age, his admiration for Miranda deepened.

With Jovanna’s affairs settled, and the day’s work done, Miranda returned home early to rest. As Molly helped her ch
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    That night, after Miranda had taken a bath and changed into her nightwear, she was just about to fall asleep when she suddenly realized the window was left open. Since she didn’t like having others close by while she slept, her maid, Molly, stayed in the outer room. Miranda didn’t bother calling her in. She got out of bed herself, intending to close the window. Just as she reached out her hand, a shadow flickered before her eyes, and a dark figure leaped through the window, staring straight at her.Startled, Miranda instinctively moved to call for help while reaching for the scissors nearby. But as she got a clearer look at the intruder, she exhaled softly in relief. “Lord Reginald, what are you doing here?”Before she could finish her sentence, a shadow loomed over her. Before she could react, Lord Reginald pressed her down. Amidst the chaos, her lips suddenly brushed against something cold and soft. Alarmed, she opened her eyes wide, and her mind went blank with a deafening roar.It

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  • Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 179

    Since calling a doctor wasn’t an option, Miranda asked Molly to check on his condition instead. Molly said, “Miss, don’t worry. From what I’ve seen, it’s just a common cold. I’ll head to the pharmacy to get some fever medicine. Once the fever subsides, he should recover quickly.” Glancing at the delicate Miranda, Molly added with concern, “Miss, your health is already fragile. It’s best not to move around at night. You can rest in the outer room tonight to avoid catching a chill. Besides, if you end up with dark circles, it would be hard to explain to the Lord and madam tomorrow.” After all, Miranda was a young lady of the household and already engaged to Mr. Fulton. Sharing a room with Lord Reginald this late at night would be highly inappropriate. Seeing the sense in Molly’s words, Miranda nodded. “Alright, if anything happens, call for me.” “Don’t worry, Miss. We’ll take good care of Lord Reginald,” Molly said with a smile as she accompanied Miranda to the outer room and

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  • Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 180

    Miranda picked up a handkerchief and walked toward the bedside. Just as she took her first step, Lord Reginald immediately sensed the movement, his gaze darting sharply in her direction. Facing the tension head-on, Miranda carefully observed Lord Reginald’s reaction and cautiously moved closer. “Lord Reginald?” she called out tentatively. “It’s me, Miranda. You have a high fever, and it needs to come down. Can I place a cold cloth on your forehead?” Lord Reginald frowned slightly, a trace of confusion flashing through his eyes. He tried hard to focus his gaze, as if attempting to make out the figure before him. After a while, he murmured, “Miranda?” “Yes, it’s me,” Miranda replied softly. The tension in Lord Reginald’s brow eased. The rigid and defensive posture he had held instantly melted away. With a dull thud, he collapsed back onto the bed. Startled, Miranda quickly reached out to check the back of his head. Thankfully, the mattress and bedding were soft, and he seem

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  • Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 181: Reginald's Return to Consciousness

    Miranda originally thought Reginald had recognized her, as he obediently allowed her to apply a cold compress to his forehead. Feeding him medicine shouldn’t have been a problem either. However, things didn’t go as smoothly. At first, Reginald was willing to open his mouth, but after swallowing the first sip of the bitter concoction, his face immediately scrunched up like a bitter gourd. Though he didn’t spit it out, he started dodging left and right, shaking his head vehemently, tightly sealing his lips, and absolutely refusing to take a second sip.His behavior was just like that of a child afraid of bitterness, unwilling to drink medicine!Who would’ve thought that the mighty Reginald had such a temperament? Miranda was both amused and exasperated. She coaxed him, saying, “Lord Reginald, please be good. Don’t dodge anymore, alright? Open your mouth and drink the medicine obediently; otherwise, you won’t get better!” At first, she found his childlike behavior rather amusing. But afte

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    “That’s such an innocent question!” Miranda thought to herself, though she kept her expression neutral. Out loud, she replied, “I have no idea. Just as I was about to sleep last night, you suddenly appeared out of nowhere and collapsed with a high fever.” As she spoke, she instinctively stepped forward to check his forehead. Feeling its coolness, she smiled with relief. “The fever has finally gone down.”Last night?Reginald paused, faintly recalling some trouble from the night before. He vaguely remembered walking a long distance, seeing a face that brought him peace, and then everything blurred. So... last night, in his feverish state, he had stumbled into the Croyso estate and ended up in Miranda’s room?It was a miracle he’d managed to evade the estate guards while so out of it. Otherwise, it would’ve caused a huge commotion.And… feeling her soft hand against his skin, Reginald’s gaze deepened.“Lord Reginald, since you were ill, why didn’t you stay home to rest? Why come here in

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  • Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 183

    "Say it again. What do you want to eat?" Miranda fixed her eyes on him, as if trying to bore a hole through his face."Cake... cake. What's wrong with that?" Lord Reginald shrank slightly, baffled. It was just cake. Did she really need to flip out over it?He dared to say it again! Miranda's chest heaved with anger. She no longer cared that the person before her was the unpredictable Lord Reginald. She roared, "Shut up!""What for? I just want some cake! Is that such a big deal?" Lord Reginald was taken aback, having never seen her like this before. More importantly, he inexplicably felt guilty again. His usual arrogance faded, and he mumbled, "Even if the cake from the Croyso household is complicated to make and requires rare ingredients, I’ll pay you double—"Before he could finish, Miranda’s enraged shout interrupted him."Lord Reginald, go to hell!" How dare he bring it up again! Even if he had been feverish and unaware last night, it was still unforgivable! Seething, Miranda grab

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  • Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 184: Lord Reginald's Unusual Interest

    Molly thought, after drinking that entire bowl, even Lord Reginald’s gut would probably turn bitter. What on earth had he done to upset Miss Miranda so much that she would treat him like this? But perhaps it wasn’t so bad—it at least showed that Miss Miranda didn’t have much affection for Lord Reginald. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have gone to such lengths. Considering Miss Miranda had already experienced one broken engagement with the William family, hopefully, this engagement with the Sheffield family wouldn’t fall apart too.After all, compared to the infamous and wildly arrogant Lord Reginald, the gentle and refined Fulton was undoubtedly a better match.Knowing Reginald must now be suffering from a mouth full of bitterness, Miranda deliberately poured herself a glass of rosewater in front of him. She took a sip and praised, “Fragrant and sweet, delicate but not cloying. No wonder a tiny bottle of this costs hundreds of gold coins. It’s truly worth every penny—so delicious.”Then, as

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  • Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 185

    It seemed that Reginald noticed her puzzlement. A bit flustered, he tried to cover it up, saying, “I was just curious. You know, my mother has been pressuring me as well, so perhaps I’ll also need to find a suitable match soon. I wonder what women think about this—what kind of husband would you want, for example?”When Miranda heard him mention marriage, her face showed no hint of emotion, and he couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment.Of course. They hadn’t known each other for long, and he was always teasing, mocking, or scaring her. How could she possibly have feelings for him? Why would she care if he got married?To her surprise, despite his high status and his usual wild and unrestrained behavior, Reginald seemed genuinely interested in understanding what women thought about their ideal husband. This made him seem unexpectedly innocent and endearing. Seeing his sincerity, Miranda decided not to brush him off and thought seriously about what she would want in a husband. “

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    It seemed that Reginald noticed her puzzlement. A bit flustered, he tried to cover it up, saying, “I was just curious. You know, my mother has been pressuring me as well, so perhaps I’ll also need to find a suitable match soon. I wonder what women think about this—what kind of husband would you want, for example?”When Miranda heard him mention marriage, her face showed no hint of emotion, and he couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment.Of course. They hadn’t known each other for long, and he was always teasing, mocking, or scaring her. How could she possibly have feelings for him? Why would she care if he got married?To her surprise, despite his high status and his usual wild and unrestrained behavior, Reginald seemed genuinely interested in understanding what women thought about their ideal husband. This made him seem unexpectedly innocent and endearing. Seeing his sincerity, Miranda decided not to brush him off and thought seriously about what she would want in a husband. “

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    “That’s such an innocent question!” Miranda thought to herself, though she kept her expression neutral. Out loud, she replied, “I have no idea. Just as I was about to sleep last night, you suddenly appeared out of nowhere and collapsed with a high fever.” As she spoke, she instinctively stepped forward to check his forehead. Feeling its coolness, she smiled with relief. “The fever has finally gone down.”Last night?Reginald paused, faintly recalling some trouble from the night before. He vaguely remembered walking a long distance, seeing a face that brought him peace, and then everything blurred. So... last night, in his feverish state, he had stumbled into the Croyso estate and ended up in Miranda’s room?It was a miracle he’d managed to evade the estate guards while so out of it. Otherwise, it would’ve caused a huge commotion.And… feeling her soft hand against his skin, Reginald’s gaze deepened.“Lord Reginald, since you were ill, why didn’t you stay home to rest? Why come here in

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