ebookslot Chapter 109: Meeting The Duchess (1)
Chapter 109: Meeting The Duchess (1)
Chapter 109: Meeting The Duchess (1)Commander Fred had returned to the duchy a day after the incident, hoping Caleb would have already made his appearance. But that was not the case.
He could only face his mistress and hope that Caleb would eventually show up. It’s been four days since the incident, and there was still no word from Caleb.
Duchess Silvia Erindor was in her office, going over work as usual. From time to time, she would call her commander to find out about Caleb, but there was still no news of him.
’Hah... I can’t believe Fred of all people lost a person like that.’ Silvia sat back in her chair, her gaze lingering on the ceiling of her office. ’I wonder what he’s up to.’
She recalled the things Fred told her about Caleb, further solidifying her desire to have Caleb all to herself. The duchess realized the Royals were also actively
"This place is nice." Caleb said as he took a sip of his beverage. "Do you ever want to live in a place like this?"
His question was random and out of place. Still, Jess turned her focus to Caleb before looking around the room. The catwoman had to agree, the room was impressive, and so was the entire estate.
The receiving room gleamed with a quiet grandeur. A massive crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, scattering soft light across the polished marble floor.
Elegant paintings of what Caleb assumed to be some heroes and nobles of this lineage adorned the stone walls. Plush velvet chairs in deep crimson were lined in the room, positioned around a small centre table.
"The place is nice, sure." Jess replied, not really impressed. "But as an adventurer, something this grand is not in my taste."
"So you won’t live in a place like this if I ever buy one?" Caleb questioned with a knowing smile.
"I-I didn’t say that!" Jess retorted like she was being misunderstood. "I-If it’s you, then there is no issue."
"Is that right?" Caleb chuckled at her cute reaction.
’She can be this flustered over simple things like this too.’ Caleb mused. ’Her attitude towards me really changed when I got back.’
Jess wasn’t pushing him away like she used to, and she tended to get flustered over the smallest things. The biggest change was her allowing Caleb to rub her ears whenever he wanted.
A knock came at the door, turning their heads over. They watched as the butler who brought them here closed the door behind him.
"Mr. Zane," The butler approached and bowed politely. "The Duchess will be joining you shortly. If there’s anything you desire, please let me know."
"Oh, sure." Caleb replied, gesturing for the butler to have a seat. "You can sit down."
"I wouldn’t dare, sir." The butler politely refused the gesture. "Thanks for offering."
John couldn’t sit down while his madame was not seated. His job required that he stood most of the time, ready to assist his madame at a moment’s notice.
He moved closer to the door, where he stood to wait for the arrival of the duchess. The butler took a moment to take another look at the mysterious man who had been on the duchess’ mind for a while.
Caleb was in a black turtleneck, trousers and boots. The sweater brought out his well-defined muscles and stature, and his unique eyes and hairstyle made Caleb one hell of a male specimen.
’Yep, the duchess will definitely find him worthy.’