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Chapter 57 - Confronting Lord Benjamin
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On the way back, Duke Kensington stole glances at Melissa, hesitating about what he wanted to ask her.Melissa, who had caught his abnormality from the corner of her eyes, couldn't take it anymore."Zachary, is there something you want to ask me?" Melissa turned her head abruptly, catching him in the act."What?" Duke Kensington blurted out."You've been staring at me every now and then. Surely you must have something to ask me?" Melissa asked.Duke Kensington searched her eyes and relaxed when he saw a teasing glint in them."Do you know about Lord Benjamin?" Duke Kensington tactfully asked."About what specifically? That he sent those gifts to me?" Melissa asked him back. So he did know about it after all.Duke Kensington couldn't help but asked, "How did you know?""I found it out myself. And he admitted it when I asked him." Melissa said. Duke Kensington merely nodded his head and didn't say anything else."I guess you knew it all along? Why didn't you tell me?" Melissa asked curi
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On the day of the art gallery opening, Melissa turned up early at the venue. All the paintings had been sent earlier and had already been set up in their respective display area. Melissa had chosen to wear a green and silver dress, the official colours of her family. She had decided to style a low bun for her hair, with few unruly strands framing her delicate face. She looked so breathtakingly beautiful that even Lord Melvin was stunned when he saw his sister.At approximately 2 in the afternoon, guests started to grace the venue and Melissa busied herself entertaining them, escorted by her brother. Lord Melvin had decided to stay by her side today and he had kept a look out for the Casanova the whole time. However, Lord Benjamin was nowhere to be found.When the guests entered the spacious hall, they were at awe of the various beautiful paintings that graced the walls."Lady Melissa is so talented. Duke Malcom must be proud of her." A nobleman could be heard saying to his wife. They
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"You should know the answer! This place is called Graden-Hall. Who is that? Is that your mysterious painter?" Princess Katherine retorted, deriving snickers of laughter from the crowd.Melissa was silent for a moment. Graden-Hall were a combination of both her Master's and her original name. How can she explain this?"Look, she has nothing to say. What I said is true then, you didn't paint these. You're a fake!" Princess Katherine exclaimed while covering her mouth in shock, clearly acting out her part for others to see."Your Highness, I was there when Melissa painted all these. I can vouch for her!" Lord Melvin spoke up for his sister, his face was red from anger. Even Duke Malcom had an unpleasant look on his usual calm face. "Lord Melvin, you're her brother. How can we blindly trust what you said?" Lady Anastasia said with a smile."Exactly, if there's someone else who painted these, doesn't that mean she's deceiving everyone here? That's a crime, isn't it?" A young lady who look
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"What the hell are you doing??" Lady Anastasia hissed at her brother. The moment the Queen left, Lady Anastasia had dragged Lord Benjamin out of the building to the outside yard where there were less people around."What do you mean, Ana?" Lord Benjamin feigned innocence."You were praising her. How could you do this to me! You knew how much I hated her guts!" Lady Anastasia said with widened eyes."So, what has that got to do with me?" Lord Benjamin asked again."You're my brother! You're supposed to side with me." This time, Lady Anastasia punched Lord Benjamin's chest in frustration."Ana, even so, the truth is there for everyone to see. Lady Melissa can paint and she did it excellently. Even you can't deny this fact." Lord Benjamin tried to reason with his idiotic sister."So what if that bitch can paint? She's clearly taking this opportunity to show off!" Lady Anastasia said while crossing her arms."Are you going to stick around?" Lord Benjamin looked at her malicious eyes and a
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Both the husband and wife were startled at this sudden intrusion. They turned and saw who it was."Oh, Lord Benjamin, how are you?" Baron Randell greeted him. However, the older man didn't look too happy with Lord Benjamin's comments. "I'm fine, until I heard some ridiculous remarks by some people who're unaware of their status." Lord Benjamin smiled at Baron Randell with a knowing look.Baron Randell sighed and looked at his wife. He looked at Melissa and smile apologetically at her. "My dear, regardless of who you choose, I really like you. We don't have a daughter, Harry's our only one. If you don't mind, you can come and visit this old lady anytime you like. I hear you embroider very well, we can exchange points about that." Baroness Ellie said while holding Melissa's hands. Melissa knew this older couple didn't mean any harm. She nodded her head and smile at the woman. Baroness Ellie patted her hands before leaving. "Why did you say that to them? It's not nice Benjamin." Meli
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"Don't take to heart what he said, Benjamin. Thank you for leasing this space to Melissa." Duke Malcom, the more experienced gentlemen, knew that this was someone they shouldn't offend, given his massive networking and business dealings everywhere. One day, they might need his help.In any way, what Lord Benjamin does in private is of no concern to others and Melvin shouldn't embarrass him like that especially not in front of Melissa. 'This Melvin is getting more out of hand lately. I need to speak with him!'"It's alright, Your Grace. I meant everything I said though. I'm seriously thinking of settling down." He replied with a smile. "Good, good! Do what's best for you. Zachary and you are about the same age, and he already has a son! I need to get Melvin to think like you too." Duke Kensington, who had been silent since he sat down, was in a deep thought. He wasn't aware of what had transpired earlier as his mind was preoccupied with memories of his kisses with Melissa. He stared
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The last time Melissa was awake, she was busy choosing a dress for the university's 25th anniversary gala. She still remembered the sense of triumph as she had managed to snatch a good deal on a sapphire blue dress which didn't cost her a bomb as expected. She could imagine wearing it to the gala, with everyone admiring her. 'Professor Derrick would ask me to dance and then he would look into my eyes, leaned down and finally kiss me…!'The last sound she heard was the sound of tires screeching and suddenly she was thrown up in the air before landing hard on the road. The bag which contained the sapphire dress was laying on the ground beside her. Melissa wanted to get up but she couldn't move at all. She heard loud voices and people surrounding her but she couldn't do anything. Finally everything around her was dark and she seemed to have gone into abyss."Aaawwwww!!" Suddenly Melissa was jolted back to reality when she fell down hard on her back. She opened her eyes and looked around.
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"My Lady, I heard Duke Kensington will be coming over for a visit this evening and your presence is also required. Shall we decline that visit as well?" Lily asked tentatively. Hearing the cursed name made Melissa trembled unconsciously. "Is that Duke Zachary Kensington whom you referred to?" Melissa enquired, her heart unwilling to accept the answer. "Yes My Lady." Lily confirmed with a smile in her eyes. Who in this mansion didn't know that Duke Kensington had been chosen as the Mistress's future husband. "Decline, decline! Tell His Grace that I am unwell and I need to rest! No visitors until I feel better!" Melissa exclaimed suddenly, making Lily jumped a step back. "Yes My Lady. I will inform the Duke right away." With that Lily backed away and left the room, looking puzzled. Her Mistress was fine just now but now she seemed annoyed and possibly angry too. What's going on? Did she not want to marry Duke Kensington? 'Okay, okay, calm down. I need to figure this out. Accordin
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