The Duke's Masked Bride | Ep 179 | Why Are They Obsessed With My Marriage?

追加: 2026-05-13

[00:00:00]Grace scoffed, clearly amused by Alessandre's sudden display of authority.

[00:00:06]"Look at you, already playing the role of someone important. I remember how easy it was to toy with you. You were always our source of amusement." And it seemed you still are. I've always said there was something unnatural about you, stealing the man your sister loved.

[00:00:25]Shall I remove them, your grace? Caleb looked down at Alisandre, his dislike for the young woman evident. Their insolence would need to be reported to Edgar. No, it is no wonder she got along so well with the queen. Women like that are burned to find kinship in one another," Leela added smugly.

[00:00:49]"How is it any different from you attempting to gain Edgar's attention behind Kate's back?" Alisandre said coolly. I spent most of my life hiding in my father's home. It was quite easy to overhear you both speaking ill of Kate the moment she left the room. That is why at times I found myself pitying my younger sister. You pied Kate. Grace laughed incredulously.

[00:01:19]Wait until I tell her this little revelation. Do you think she will care that we admired Edgar too? It's not as if she was oblivious. So you two are hypocrites. Ering crossed her arms, looking at them as if they were the most foolish women she had ever encountered.

[00:01:38]You speak ill of the Duchess while shamelessly coveting the man Kate loved.

[00:01:42]I dare say you two are the very embodiment of foolishness. Thank goodness I turned out nothing like you.

[00:01:49]Erin had never been more grateful to have avoided becoming like the other young women she had grown up with. Their lives were so empty and their emotions so fickle.

[00:02:00]>> "There is no need for further discussion if you dislike the Duchess," Sally interjected, attempting to deescalate the situation. "We are all simply here to make our purchases and be on our way."

[00:02:14]News of this encounter would spread swiftly, undoubtedly portraying Alisandre in an unfavorable light. Sally wanted to nip it in the bud before it escalated. Leela narrowed her eyes at the maid, scrutinizing her closely.

[00:02:29]"Do we not know her, Grace?" "Why would we? Oh, wait. Did you not used to be Kate's maid?" Grace gasped, then laughed mockingly.

[00:02:42]>> [laughter] >> Truly, you are intent on taking everything that belonged to Kate. What next? Shall you attempt to look like her as well?

[00:02:53]I have these selections that may suit your needs, Olivia said, emerging with delicate fabric draped over her arm. Is something the matter? Yes, Grace huffed.

[00:03:05]We were here first, yet you scured off to find items for them. Should you not attend to us first? This establishment caters to married women, Grace, Erin remarked dryly. Unless you intend to purchase something for a wedded friend, you have no business here. And you, of all people, have the most to say about unmarried women engaging in such matters.

[00:03:32]It costs you nothing to mind your own affairs, Erin. I am here to procure a gift for a friend. Something tasteful.

[00:03:39]Not that," Grace sneered, gesturing towards what Olivia had brought for Alisandre. "Dressing like a harlot," she muttered under her breath. "I beg your pardon," Olivia's tone sharpened. "My designs are not for harlots, but for women who wish to impice and delight their husbands." "These are not ordinary night gowns. I do not tolerate judgment in my shop. If that is your intention, I shall have to ask you to leave. What is your decision?

[00:04:14]She had no patience for their antics.

[00:04:16]They had loitered in her shop for an hour without making a single purchase.

[00:04:22]Let us go, Leela. Clearly, this shop favors those with lofty titles. I will be sure to inform my friends of its exclusivity.

[00:04:33]Grace turned on her heel, nose scrunched in distaste. Leela scured after her, relieved to be escaping Erin's presence.

[00:04:42]"Those girls are damn near insufferable." "Oh, pardon my language," Olivia said hastily, remembering her company. "They were never here to buy for a friend. These night gowns have become quite the trend among housewives, and as always, unmarried women wish to partake in the fad. I am rather tired of dealing with their mothers berating me.

[00:05:08]Will your business suffer if they spread word of this? Grace is quite popular, Sally asked. Not at all. As I mentioned, my nightwear is sought after, and no one else crafts them like I do. The married women will continue to come. And for those who prefer discretion, I offer delivery by carriage. My shop will thrive as long as I continue helping wives captivate their husbands.

[00:05:38]Now, will these suffice? They are for her, Alisandre said, nodding toward Erin. Just a single glance at the sheer fabric confirmed that such garments were beyond her comfort. She and Edgar had yet to be that intimate.

[00:05:55]"Ah, yes. Allow me to give you my measurements," Erin said eagerly, leading Olivia away. Sally and Caleb exchanged knowing looks. "She intends to buy them for Alisandre," they both thought. "I can see why a bit of gossip would not hurt her business," Caleb remarked, glancing around. "If my wife wore something like this, I would be utterly in trance. The more provocative the better.

[00:06:22]>> "And do you believe I would ever marry you?"

[00:06:25]>> Sally quipped, arching a brow.

[00:06:28]>> "Some of these garments seem so insubstantial.

[00:06:32]One might as well wear nothing at all," Sally murmured. "When you find someone you desire, purchase one of these and compare the experience to before. I wager you will find it quite different," Caleb said with a smirk. Perhaps we ought to incorporate this into our club.

[00:06:51]A firsthand lesson would be most effective. Oh, you truly are Edgar's man, always seeking an advantage.

[00:06:59]>> Sally mused. Alisandre, you ought to take note of Erin's scheming. She keeps glancing your way and whispering.

[00:07:07]Alisandre's suspicion grew. Sally, ensure none of her purchases are left behind in the carriage. You saw through her plan so easily, but truly would it not be amusing to wear one and have no intention of anything further. You could drive Edgar mad. Sally barely contained her laughter.

[00:07:29]Torture Edgar, Alisandre thought. I would be the one suffering. I agree. You ought to own at least one, Caleb added, stepping away.

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