The sun was about to set when Azer and his guests arrived at L'Amour du Chateau. Madame Bisset welcomed them together with Duke Gordon, who psyched himself to remain calm. Surprisingly, it worked. He remembered Zenia's words to him.
"If you are afraid to face that Azer, why don't you try telling yourself that you are better than him and that he will not know who you are. Honestly, even if I hadn't met that Azer yet, I don't think he is more intelligent than you. Don't become a fool just because of a minor set back."
Duke Gordon smiled secretly. The Young Madam never ceased to give him surprises.
