The Duke's Masked Wife Chapter 84

84 Respect is earned (1)

“You stole her spot. Do you think it is alright for soone like you to just waltz into our life? Certain types of people should never cross paths with one another. I am sure Edgar did not go looking for soone like you so you must have made sure you crossed paths with him. You are nothing more than a status leech,” Priscilla spat. She has seen many won like Alessandra before.

“Our eting was rely a coincidence but now, I am starting to believe it is fate. Rather than judge , you should try getting to know -”

“Are you trying to teach sothing right now? If you know what’s good for you, you should shut up and listen to what I am telling you. Countless years I spent collecting the best options for my son but you had the nerve to co into a place you did not belong. I am getting a headache just from seeing you and that awful mask,” Priscilla placed her hand on her temple.

“Edgar is a grown man and I did not force him to marry . It is unfair for you to be one-sided to bla for a marriage that took two people to complete. No matter what, I will not let go of Edgar. Being by his side is the only ti I feel completely safe. You never have to like but for Edgar, you should at least be cordial with . Goodbye,” Alessandra excused herself from the conversation.

Priscilla would only go round and round blaming her for Edgar being married.

“Are you alright?” Sally approached Alessandra as she walked away. “Mrs. Collins is not a woman you should anger if you wish to have a social life. All the other young won have always gathered around her not only to have a chance with Edgar but because she holds a lot of influence.”

“She’s already upset with . I don’t want to be around other people who will not speak to if Priscilla does not like . I want genuine friends, not people I should just be around because I am a Duchess. I don’t mind being alone a little while longer. I’m used to it,” Alessandra replied.

Priscilla outcasting her would be nothing new. Alessandra dealt with a lot of punishnts, sly comnts, tricks, pranks, and more in her old ho. There was nothing left for Priscilla to do to hurt her. In the end, Priscilla would only hurt her relationship with her son. How would she be able to visit Edgar when she disliked his wife?

“Are you done?”

.....

“Why are you...” Alessandra trailed off, completely caught off guard by Edgar leaning up against a wall.

“It was over sooner than I expected. Seeing that you are the one walking away, I suppose it went well for you. I wasn’t going to leave you alone when there are two of them there and only you. Co,” Edgar pushed himself off the wall and extended his hand out for Alessandra to walk with him. “You are doing so well. I have another gift for you when we get rid of our pests.”

“You should speak better to your mother. Your words might wound her.”

“What did I say wrong to my mother? I do not want them here therefore they are pests. Should I pretend I am okay with her bringing a woman she wants to marry when I am already married? Should I keep my mouth shut when she is disrespecting you? Am I to let her words wound you?” Edgar looked to Alessandra for the answer.

Alessandra kept looking ahead at where they were going and replied, “She is your mother-”

“And you are my wife. I will protect you from everyone. Even my own mother. I’ve told you, no one ever puts my mother in her place when she is being rude. As her son, I have to try waking her up so that she knows the world does not revolve around her. This sour relationship I have with my mother has nothing to do with you. Frankly, I am always grumpy whenever she cos around and I have not had my coffee or alcohol.”

“Then, we should get Alfred to bring the strongest alcohol there is to make you extrely happy at breakfast. I can’t help feeling there will be a big storm with everyone seated at the table. I’ll run away as soon as breakfast is done and start painting until the dressmaker arrives. Will you be ho the rest of the day?” Alessandra asked as she did not want to be left alone with his parents.

“I am supposed to leave in an hour or two but I don’t think I will now that my parents are here. Why? Do you want to co along with ? If you kiss I might let you,” Edgar tapped his cheek.

“I don’t want to go with you,” Alessandra shook her head.

“Is it because you are too shy to kiss ? Shall I initiate it?”

“No!” Alessandra released Edgar’s hand to run ahead to the dining room.

“This woman,” Edgar smiled, amused by the sight of Alessandra running away. “When will she learn I enjoy a chase,” he picked up his pace to join her again. He did not want to miss how flustered she had beco.

“What the hell is with these two? Did they forget I was here?” Sally muttered. Edgar and Alessandra had such a strange way of flirting with each other in her opinion. “This is the first ti I saw him genuinely smile. He truly is in love with her.”

“Preposterous,” Priscilla disagreed with Sally. “Who are you? Were you recently hired to care for that girl?”

“Good morning, Mrs. Collins. I was a worker at the Baron’s ho and tasked with being the Duchess’s personal maid. My na is Sally-”

“I don’t need the extra information. Since you worked at the Baron’s ho, you must know a lot about the girl my son married. Tell everything you know and I will pay you to triple what you receive in a month. Surely, you are in need of it,” Priscilla inspected Sally’s appearance. She was now reminded of a young girl she had watched Edgar. Normally, she would have been relaying information by now.

“I am sorry Mrs. Collins but if there is anything you wish to learn about the Duchess, you should ask her yourself. Excuse ,” Sally quickly proceeded to walk away. She would be foolish to give Priscilla information when the Duke was already suspicious of her giving information to the Baroness. No amount of her money would be worth the Duke becoming her enemy.

“Everything concerning that girl is a headache. Luckily, I can pay the Baroness a visit to find out everything I need to know. Stop looking so defeated, Heather. It is annoying . Always rember there is another young woman dying to be by my side. What do you think of my son’s so-called wife?” Priscilla asked. Hopefully, the sight of Edgar’s wife had woken her up.

“I don’t think she is suited to be with Edgar. If not myself, I have always imagined soone better for Edgar. Do you know why she hides her face?” Heather was extrely curious about the mask.

“It is ruined, I hear. She must be embarrassed by the look of it. I wonder if Edgar knows what she is hiding behind that mask. Should I have her take it off at breakfast? No, I have a better idea,” Priscilla smiled as an evil thought ca to mind. It wouldn’t take long to chase Alessandra away and have Heather take her place. “Run along to the table and make sure you sit next to Edgar. There is soone I must find.”