{"id":259072,"date":"2026-07-13T16:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/despite-the-duke-kathleen-ayers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T16:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:42:36","slug":"despite-the-duke-kathleen-ayers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/despite-the-duke-kathleen-ayers\/","title":{"rendered":"Despite The Duke – Kathleen Ayers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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But never Caster. Clever Lord Damon. He\u2019d found a way to put Mama in his debt. I find I dislike Roxboro\u2019s uncle even more, though I admire his strategy. \u201cLady Falworth will be so pleased,\u201d Lord Damon continued. \u201cAs will Violet and Rose. I do wish my May was here to celebrate the occasion with us, but I think,\u201d a mournful look crossed his features. \u201cShe will be there, watching over us all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI met her once, my lord.\u201d Mama\u2019s features were contorted in sympathy. \u201cA lovely woman of great modesty. Well-regarded by everyone in London.\u201d \u201cHere, here, Uncle.\u201d Roxboro lifted his glass. \u201cTo Aunt May.\u201d \u201cShe spoiled you.\u201d The side of Damon\u2019s mouth lifted to a half-smile as he addressed Roxboro. \u201cMay was a rare gem. Impossible to replace.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re still young, uncle.\u201d Roxboro sipped from his glass. \u201cIndeed, my lord,\u201d Papa intoned from the head of the table. \u201cGiven your aspirations, an astute woman versed in politics would be a great asset. I agree with the duke. I would never have gotten far without Lady Canterbell at my side.\u201d Mama glowed. As if lit from within by the sun. She\u2019d been complimented by Lord Damon and Papa, then given the immense opportunity of ingratiating herself with not only Lady Falmouth, but also Lady Caster, whose son she wanted for Mara.<\/p>\n

She wouldn\u2019t sleep a wink tonight. \u201cThe idea has merit, my lord,\u201d Damon murmured. \u201cPerhaps when the time is right, Lady Canterbell might introduce me to a lady who matches her own skill and capabilities. I would accept nothing less.\u201d Those dark, calculating eyes lingered over Mara. Mama nearly melted into the table. Mara lowered her gaze, a tiny smile on her lips, a bit of color flooding her cheeks.<\/p>\n

Ugh. Could no one else see what Roxboro\u2019s uncle had just done?<\/p>\n

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