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Chapter 38: "Dare to Bite Me? You'll Pay for This!"
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2024-08-09 03:59:45
SunaraHooray! Reginald shows again.
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Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 39: The First Clash of the Ladies
The next day, in accordance with his promise, the Earl of Croyso brought over a few maids for Miranda to choose from. Miranda selected a few plain-looking girls and assigned them to stay by her side for menial tasks. However, what was even more unexpected was that the Earl invited Lady Langley to the estate for lunch. No one knew what kind of agreement the two had reached, but on the surface, it seemed that they had reconciled their differences.Over the years, it was publicly stated that Lady Langley and the late Countess Anna had never gotten along, which was why the two families had little contact. But in private, everyone in the Earl's household knew that it was because the Earl had always blamed Lady Langley for Anna's death. For the past ten years, Sophie Croyso, as the second wife, had controlled the Earlâs household and had completely severed ties between the two families. Now that the Earl had stepped in to reconcile the relationship, did this mean the winds were changing? Sp
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âIâve heard that the previous tutor was problematic, corrupting these young ladies of noble birth. I have a list of new tutors here, recommended by Lady Fitzroy. They are said to be quite good. The Earl mentioned that he would send someone to invite them soon. To ensure you donât miss anything important due to your lateness, Iâm informing you once more!âLady Langleyâs voice was as cold and clear as jade. She first criticized Lady Croyso for her poor management of the estate, having hired an unsuitable tutor. Then, she pointed out Selenaâs disgrace at the banquet, mentioned her own connection with Lady Fitzroy, and finally, emphasized that the Earl had already agreed to her suggestions. She was merely informing Lady Croyso, striking at each of Sophie Croysoâs vulnerabilities.Miranda hadnât expected Lady Langleyâs words to be so sharp, raising an eyebrow slightly.Lady Croyso was surprised as well. A decade had passed, and although their positions were now reversed, Lady Langley still
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"My lord..." Sophie·Croyso called out timidly."Are you so eager to make her suffer?" Earl Croyso sighed deeply, his expression darkened. "I know you've endured a lot in the past, and Julie Langley has never been easy to deal with. But now, you are the one in charge of the household. You should exhibit the etiquette and respect that your position demands. Arenât you afraid that your petty tricks and vulgar language will make you a laughingstock? Sophie, since my return to the capital, youâve repeatedly disappointed me. I truly donât understand what happened to the sensible woman you once were."It was the first time Lady Croyso had heard such harsh words from the Earl. Tears welled up in her eyes. "Iâm scared... afraid that Lady Langley will bully me as she did before, so... so..."Earl Croyso shot her a stern look. "You have Selena, so itâs understandable that you can't care for Miranda as if she were your own daughter. I won't hold that against you for now. But Miranda is still young
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Hidden behind the tall counter, the figure emerged, dressed in a green gown embroidered with delicate yellow plum blossoms at the collarâfresh and graceful. Her raven-black hair was adorned with white jade flower-shaped ornaments, and a delicate netted veil partially obscured her face, adding a touch of mystery to her appearance. Beneath her finely arched brows, her eyes shimmered like black mercury against a backdrop of white, clear and enchanting, a contrast so striking it was mesmerizing.Even the young gentleman, known for his discerning taste, couldnât help but gaze at her with admiration, his eyes now filled with curiosity and intrigue.Seeing such a delicate beauty emerge, Quintinaâs instincts flared with hostility. âThatâs right,â she snapped. âIf you dare try to brush me off again with some excuse about not having silver thread, Iâll tear down your shop!âMiranda, however, remained gentle in her tone. âMay I ask, my lady, what is it that you intend to embroider with the silve
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Miranda paused and turned back, her voice soft and gentle, âSir, do you need more thread? I can assist you.ââIâm not here for thread,â the young nobleman replied with a warm smile. His fine attire and graceful demeanor made him appear even more distinguished, a picture of elegance and refinement. âI have another matter Iâd like to request your help with. Would you be able to assist me?âMiranda was uncertain of his intentions. She had a habit of avoiding situations she couldnât control, and was about to politely decline when the young man continued, âMy name is Zachary, and this is my cousin, Quintina. We mean you no harm, so thereâs no need for concern.ââZachary? Isnât that His Highness the Prince?â a surprised voice suddenly called out from behind. Moments later, Selena appeared at the doorway, hurried to the counter, and curtsied before Zachary. Her pink dress, adorned with floral patterns, only enhanced her delicate beauty. In a sweet, lilting voice, she said, âSelena greets Your
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Lady Langley frowned, clearly displeased with Selenaâs sycophantic display. âSelena, stop your nonsense!ââLady Langley, it's rare for His Highness to ask for our help. If we refuse too much, wouldnât that be a slight to him?â In front of Zachary, Selena affectionately took Lady Langleyâs arm, playfully pouting. âBesides, itâs His Highnessâs cousin who wants this snow wolf robe. Weâre all women, and close friends often exchange clothes and jewelry. Whatâs the harm in that? Moreover, if my embroidery skills are exceptional and it becomes well-known, it would bring honor to the House of Croyso, wouldnât it?âZachary was far from convinced by her flattery. Seeing her exaggerated demeanor, he doubted she was truly skilled in embroidery. Remembering the rumors from the flower-viewing banquet, he grew even more disinclined toward her. He was about to refuse when a thought crossed his mind, and his gaze briefly rested on Miranda. A cunning glint flashed in his dark eyes, and he smiled, noddin
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Lady Langley glanced at Selena, who was lost in her thoughts, captivated by the Princeâs attention. Seizing the opportunity, she suggested to Miranda that they visit the storeroom together, leading her niece away discreetly. Selena, still immersed in her reverie, did not notice their departure. Once they reached a quiet spot, Lady Langley turned to Miranda and asked, "Whatâs going on?""Miss Selenaâs belongings have gone missing," Miranda explained calmly. "Iâve heard that several valuable items have been stolen. Her maid has been making quite a scene, claiming that the thief must be one of the servants you brought from your agency. She also implied that because you took Selena out today, this incident was able to occur. With the Earl away and the head steward out shopping, there's no one in charge, so the situation is escalating."At this point, the Earlâs wife's plan became clear.A few days ago, the Countess mentioned that Selena was short on help and suggested that Miranda could pi
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However, he wasnât foolish. When the Countess came, Lady Mirandaâs words would likely lose their authority. Most of what was decided would be undone, so he remained silent with a faint smile.âThereâs an old saying: âFortune favors the bold.â You canât hope for both safety and success; life doesnât work that way. Opportunity knocks but once. You should think this through carefully.â With the bait already set, Miranda smiled lightly and left.After returning to her room, Miranda changed her clothes and freshened up. She then headed to the front hall with Molly and Silvia. The Countess had already arrived, sitting quietly. Everyone involved in the matter had also been summoned.The Countess said, âMiranda, why didnât Lady Langley return with you? Something so serious has happened in the manor, and she thinks she can avoid trouble by hiding away?âMiranda replied calmly, âPlease donât be upset, Madam. Lady Langley was exhausted after I took her out for a whole day. I felt sorry for her,
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Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 249: To Bind Sheffield
"Your MajestyâĶ what did you say?"In the palace hall, the queen stared in disbelief at the Queen Dowager, who was reclining gracefully on her chaise. Suspicion and shock filled her voice."At a time like this, you wish to arrange a marriage for Sheffield?"Right now, Sheffield and Williamâs reputations had hit rock bottom. Nearly the entire capital was condemning themâsaying William was shameless and despicable, not only backing out of a marriage alliance with the Croyso family but trying to tarnish Miss Croysoâs name in the process. And Sheffield? They called him weak, spineless, and willing to sell out his own future bride for favor.At such a time, everyone was doing their best to avoid association with the Sheffield familyâso why would the Queen Dowager choose to draw near, let alone offer a royal marriage?Worse, the broken engagement meant Miranda was now free from her previous betrothal. Without in-laws to tie her down, it was all too likely that the Queen Dowager would find a
Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 248: A Favor
Hearing Fultonâs flustered words and watching his unsteady figure stumble away, Earl Croyso let out a barely perceptible sigh. From how the boy first arrived, Fulton had seemed like a good childâsoft-spoken, perhaps a bit timid, but upright in character.What a pity...Fultonâs presence had clearly stirred up the lingering shadows of the broken engagement. Earl Croyso had originally intended to comfort Miranda, but somehow, as the conversation went on, it ended with Miranda comforting him insteadâleaving him amused.By the time Miranda returned to her chambers, night had fully fallen.She had assumed Reginald would have left long ago. So when she stepped into her inner room and saw that dark red figure bouncing around inside, she was startled and blurted out, âYou're still here?âReginald had hung his coat on the nearby rack and was now playing with one of Mirandaâs embroidery needles. He had threaded it with string and was using it like a throwing dart, aiming it with precision at a
Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 247: There Will Never Be a Next Time
Miranda entered the drawing room and, as expected, saw Fultonâs figure. Beside him sat the Earl of Croyso.It had only been a few days, but the once gentle and refined Fulton looked like a different personâthinner, with a haggard expression. The moment he saw Miranda walk in, his eyes lit up, and he rushed toward her. Yet, as if suddenly remembering something, the light in his face gradually faded, and his eyes dimmed.âMirandaâââYou should call me Miss Miranda, Mr. Fulton,â Miranda said quietly, her head slightly bowed, her voice calm.Fulton had a thousand things he wanted to say, but they were all shattered by those formal words: âMr. Fultonâ and âMiss Miranda.âIt hadnât always been this way. Before, she would call him âFultonâ in that soft, sweet voice. Every time he saw her petite figure, he would feel an urge to protect her. When he learned that his father intended for him to be engaged to Miranda, and that she would become his wife, he had truly been overjoyed. For someone of
Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 246: Rainbow Glass Bead â A Token of Thanks
Miranda, for her part, felt quite confident about this.Seeing the assurance on her face, Reginald nodded and said with a smile, âAlright then, letâs do it this way. Iâll go talk to Brandon about it.â Then, propping his head on one hand, he gave Miranda a strange look and added, âYou know, Miranda, Iâm starting to think youâre even more ruthless than I am. I only wanted to take down Broad Loft, but youâyouâre going for something much bigger. You want to rope Brandon in too and make sure Zachary falls flat on his face.ââWell, this plan only benefits you, doesnât it, Lord Reginald?â Miranda replied calmly.These past few days, the Blackwell family had turned her life upside down. But because of Croyso, she couldnât confront them head-on. Now that she had a chance to deal a serious blow to Prince Zachary and the Blackwells without dragging Croyso into it, she wasnât going to hold back.Just then, Mollyâs voice called out, âMy lady, Young Master Fulton has come to see you. Lord Croyso wa
Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 245: The Partner
âA partner?â Reginald caught the implication in Mirandaâs words, thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, âCircle Trading?ââYou know about that?â Miranda was taken aback.Reginald let out a cold snort. âThe young master of Circle Trading fell in love with Jovannaâs miss at first sight and has been showering her with favors. Not only did he admit to the counterfeit goods incident, but he even offered to supply her inventory at cost from now onâdidnât even want to charge for shipping. With a relationship like that, itâd be a shame not to make good use of it.âMiranda instantly looked a bit uneasy.She had only come up with that idea on the spur of the moment to confuse the mole inside Jovannaâs shop, which was why she had asked Brandon to play along. But the whole situation was still rather awkward, so sheâd kept the matter confined to just those within Circle Trading and Jovannaâs team. How on earth had Reginald heard about it? Miranda brooded in silence.âCircle Trading may be a kn
Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 244
âGood idea!â Miranda beamed with delight and began calculating. âThis way, Jovanna will no longer have any connection to the Croyso family, and youâve never gotten along with Prince Zachary to begin withâthis is the perfect opportunity to strike him. Even if you do nothing else but stubbornly hold on to Jovannaâs shop and continue selling silk threads and ready-to-wear garments, itâll be enough to disgust Prince Zachary and the Blackwell family! But if we simply take down Broad Loft this easily, it feels like letting them off too lightly. Why not take our time and make them suffer a huge silent loss?âReginald was stunned. His eyes fixed on Miranda, burning with curiosity. âWhat do you mean?ââLord Reginald, you may not know this, but Prince Zachary didnât open Broad Loft just to run a profitable little shop,â Miranda explained, outlining Zacharyâs plan to monopolize the silk and clothes trade. âSo as long as you buy out Jovannaâs shop, youâre guaranteed to profit!âReginald had only
Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 243: Genius
The people who had been caught swapping in fake goods were still being held at the Croyso estate. Miranda did want to teach Broad Loft a harsh lessonâideally, to bring them down completely. However, her father had already smashed up the estatefront of the William family and they argued in front of the king, who had then come down hard on William. In such a sensitive moment, it was not wise to make any further rash moves.Especially considering that Broad Loft was backed by the Blackwell family. Prince Zachary had grand ambitionsâhe wanted to monopolize the entire silk and garment trade in the capital. Jovanna was already a thorn in his side. If they forced Broad Loft to collapse entirely, it would surely enrage Prince Zachary beyond measure.And frankly, angering Zachary over a single shop just wasnât worth it.So once the full situation came to light, both her father and aunt agreedâthere was no point in provoking Zachary further. Better to tolerate it if possible. Besides, her auntâ
Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 242: Join Forces Against the Enemy
âSo what?â Miranda asked, then suddenly realized something. Her eyes widened in disbelief. âDonât tell meâthose two times, you were trying to steal my seven-colored glass bead?â Her expression was a mix of shock, anger, and amusementâunsure whether to be furious or laugh.âSteal? What do you mean, steal? That bead shouldâve been mine to begin with!â Reginald said indignantly. âI later asked around and heard you barely know anything about chess! I just donât get itâhow did you beat Brandon?âThat question had bothered him for a long time.When he first heard the news, heâd nearly died of frustration.Heâd been searching for the seven-colored glass bead for ages. Finally, heâd caught wind that the chess club was using one as a prize. So he disguised himself and entered the tournament. Heâd already won three matches in a row and was about to get itâĶ but out of nowhere, Miranda had swooped in and won it first.What stung the most was learning that this person whoâd won the prize supposedl
Revenge of the Betrayed: The Domineering Duke Falls for Me   Chapter 241: Can I Trust You?
Reginald didnât suspect himself at all. He thought it had something to do with the Sheffield estate or William, and his expression changed instantly, becoming cold as ice. âSomething like that happened? Someone actually dared to kidnap you and nearly ruined your reputation? That kind of scum must not be sparedâa thousand deaths wouldnât be enough to atone! Who is it?âSomeone dared treat his little kitten that way? They must have a death wish!âLord Reginald, itâs not convenient for me to tell my father about this. I wonder if you could help me teach that scum a lesson?â Miranda smiled sweetly, her beauty blooming like a flowerâbut when she mentioned that âscum,â she couldnât help grinding her teeth.Reginald responded without hesitation. âOf courseâIâll kill him for you!ââHow noble of you, Lord Reginald.â Miranda offered a flattering smileâthen her expression suddenly turned cold, her face icy and emotionless. âIn that case, Reginald, you scum, go ahead and kill yourself to pay for
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