All Chapters of The Cold Duke and the Modern Maiden: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

"Oh, that's Lady Anastasia, isn't she?" An older woman who was present at the Queen's table suddenly commented. The Queen had earlier introduced her as Countess Geraldine. "Yes, she's going after the Prince I presume." Another one, Lady Davis, chuckled when she saw the young girl hurrying to catch up with Prince Xavier. "Your Majesty, probably she will be able to snatch him this time around. You might have a daughter-in-law soon!" Countess Geraldine said, making the rest of them laughed including the Queen. "Well, I already have one now, so it will be good to have another in the family." The Queen patted Melissa's hand while she said that. Melissa's gaze immediately followed the lady who was walking behind Prince Xavier. 'So this is the one. Her target is still the Prince.' "Duke Kensington is so lucky to have such a lovely girl as his intended. Dear child, how are you two getting along?" Countess Geraldine asked kindly. "We're doing fine, Countess." Melissa said, she blushed

In his study, Lord Benjamin was pacing back and forth, his head was throbbing.Earlier, he had left the garden party when Duke Kensington took Lady Melissa away. Some ladies tried to cozy up to him before he left, but he had lost mood to entertain these brainless women. All he could think about was Lady Melissa. However, not long after he reached home, his sister came back and stormed into his study, blurting out some nonsense that she had done at the palace, that too towards the Prince! He tried to calm down but when he looked at this stupid girl in front of him, he felt like tearing her up into pieces. "Ana! You're so stupid!! Why would you do something like this?? Do you really think you can get away with it, even if you succeed? The Prince is not foolish to accept the marriage based on deceit! You don't think he would figure it out?!""Oh my God Ana, Father and I suggested this garden party to create an opportunity for you to approach and charm the Prince, not for you to scheme

Prince Xavier woke up in a daze. He was clearly trying to get away from Lady Anastasia. Why was he on his bed? Did she....?Prince Xavier covered his face with his hand, anger slowly raising and eventually it consumed his whole entire being. His reached out to the nearby vase, took it and swung it across the room, shattering the glass all over his room. Duke Kensington walked in the moment the vase made contact with the marble floor, and barely managed to cover his face from being shredded by the shards of glasses. He looked at the Prince's angered face, his blue eyes turned so dark that it was filled with an intent to kill. "Nothing happened to you. She didn't succeed." Duke Kensington quietly addressed the issue. Knowing his cousin, that man must've already thought the worst.Prince Xavier looked up to see Duke Kensington's grim expression. He closed his eyes in relieve. He thought that vile woman had already succeeded and he would be forced to take her as his wife. If she didn't

Duke Kensington’s calm face did not reflect the inner turmoil he’s feeling inside. He took a deep breath and slowly guided Melissa down from the carriage. The owner of the earlier voice had came up to them and ignoring the Duke’s presence, he took Melissa’s hand and kissed it lightly.“Lord Benjamin, how are you?” Melissa purposely used the formal address this time, trying to gauge the other party’s reaction.Lord Benjamin laughed lightly and nodded his head while replying, “Benjamin will do. I’m fine, Melissa.”“Good morning, Your Grace.” Lord Benjamin turned to Duke Kensington and greeted him curtly.Duke Kensington just nodded his head to acknowledge the other man’s presence. He had half a mind to drag Melissa out of the building site but his rational mind stopped him.Melissa shook her head at Lord Benjamin’s unabashed attitude and walked in, ignoring the two men behind her. At this moment, nothing could distract her from checking out her real ‘baby’, her precious art gallery.The

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