Bab 208: Leaving Masks Behind

"He needs to handle this mess first duchess. I am sure you can understand the priorities of the palace." He warned with an annoyed face but she only smiled brightly.

Even though she knew that the man knew it was fake.

"Of course, I will wait for that. But the guests will start visiting tomorrow morning. I need someone to understand the structure of the hunting ground for setting up tents and fixing the length they were allowed to dive in and…"

"Alright, I get it!" His face darkened and for a second he questioned why he was even enduring this woman. She had a talent to irk him with just her smile, forget about that mouth of hers which never stops talking.

Taking a deep breath, he smiled but Ana could see how forced it was.

"Luke, go and help the duchess. I will ask Blake to send the maid to the prison. You can handle the case later." Luke nodded with a polite smile on his face like ever so calm butler.