Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23 The Weight of a Title

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After all, she was eager to take charge and see if she could manage the estate herself. Step one was to head to Rose Hall and collect all the manor’s keys, ledgers, and records.

Elowen brought Mira and Cora along, had Bran accompany them, and summoned both Gerda and Edith for good measure. Still feeling that wasn’t enough, she added two brawny guards from the house staff With such a large entourage behind her, she felt much more confident.

Marching boldly with full force, Elowen led the group straight to Rose Hall.

Mira stepped forward first to state their purpose. “By order of His Grace himself, Her Grace the Duchess will now lake over the entire estate. We ask that Lady Marwen come forth and hand over all the keys and ledgers.”

were received by a maid–Agnes—the same one who had comic after Elowen on her wedding night

her to pay respects to Marwen.

stilted her eyes and wouldn’t even look Mira directly in the face. “Lady Marwen has managed the For for many years. Suddenly appointing a duchess, barely of age, to take charge? 1 fear the estate will dinto disarray.”

Mira straightened. This is His Grace’s direct order,”

Agnes gave a lazy shrug, smug and stubborn. “Of course, we know it’s His Grace’s command. However, we all care about him and want what’s best for him. If the estate crumbles under new hands, who bears that blame? Better to wait until His Grace awakens and discuss in properly.”

Mira froze. Young and inexperienced, she hadn’t dealt with this kind of scene before and didn’t know how to respond

Elowen turned to look at the two older women standing beside her.

Gerda said nothing. But Edith stepped fur slaps across Agnes’s face.

Flowen was stunned Mi she staggered bari

Edith’s vo

without a word, raised her hand, and delivered two loud

certainly hadn’t seen that coming. Dizzy from the blows,

word

of His Grace and Her Grace are not for a mere servant to speak on.”

What are you waiting for? Invite the Duchess in!” Her authority was

preferred bullying the meek, was immediately cowed. She clutched her face and

us eyes lit with quiet admiration. A woman from the royal palace indeed–decisive and efficient

Mira looked positively inspired. Her eyes sparkled as she clenched her fists in her sleeves. So that’s how it’s done. She got now. She understood.

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2.10 pm

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Implet 25 The Weight of a Title

Who’s here? Is it Elowen?”

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4 soft female voice called from inside. A young woman stepped gracefully through the doorway, eyes arving with a smile. I’ve heard my cousin married a beauty. Seeing you today, I must say the rumors

were true.”

it was Vivian Ashcroft.

Before Elowen could respond, Vivian continued. “You’re here for my mother, aren’t you?”

Elowen nodded. Vivian sighed. “Something must have shaken her last night. She’s been sleeping ever since she returned.”

‘She hasn’t woken up at all?”

Not once.“

Elowen asked, “Did you send for a physician?”

“We,did. But he said he couldn’t find anything wrong and just prescribed rest.”

Anyone with sense could see right through this. Mimicking Cassian’s coma? Really? She couldn’t even be original.

Elowen played along. “Then, about the keys and ledgers–who should I ask?”

Vivian sighed helplessly. “No one else knows the details. We’ll have to wait until Mother wakes up.”

Elowen nødded sympathetically. “What a shame.” Vivian followed with a sigh of her own.

‘But since it’s Aunt Marwen, and she hasn’t stirred, I ought to see her for myself.” Elowen said, her tone suddenly shifting.

…What?” Vivian blinked.

Elowen was already walking inside. Vivian tried to stop her, but Mira, finally awakened, pounced. She grabbed Vivian in a firm hug before she could move,

‘Hey, you–what are you-“Vivian yelped.

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