The talk of the Duke's party was everywhere. For the first time, the Duke had opened his doors to everyone, regardless of rank and ethnicity, and Layla was sure that it was near the time for him to release his artificial son.
It would have ended in tragedy if Layla had not resolved this situation as soon as possible.
"Mary, are you sure you have no idea what the Duke's part is about? Has he not hinted at anything when he told you about this?"
Layla asked in a small but tired voice. She had stayed up to read all the reports she could, but she had not seen any report about the Duke.
The maid looked surprised that Layla had asked her this question, but she quickly remembered all she knew about the Duke and shook her head.
"I don't have a lot of interest in that child, and the one I was initially contracted to was his father, and it was passed on to the Duke once he took his chair.
As far as that man is willing to use me, he does not trust me."
