The Lord's Maid
~She was a maid, a peasant of the lowest standing; yet, at first sight, she melted the icy walls the Lord had built around his heart.~
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In a land where peasants are regarded as dirt and crushed beneath the oppressive feet of the elites, Evie Willows is an orphaned girl, residing with her relatives. But driven by the constant scorn of her aunt and the lewd advances of her cousin, Evie harbours dreams of independence. She yearns for a respectable job to earn a living—one that allows her to live freely, unshackled by judgement or prejudice.
However, her search for a job unexpectedly lands her in the very mansion of the sovereign Lord of Valeria:
Lord Michael Blackthorn.
But the rumours about him are clear:
He is cold, ruthless, sardonic—emotionally detached. Everything a villain should be. His walls are up, surrounded by icy layers of indifference. Most notably, the Lord of Valeria is said to despise the very concept of marriage and love. To him, they are nothing more than foolish illusions of the heart.
Meanwhile, Evie vows to keep her head down, avoid the twisted world of the elites, and steer clear of the drama and attention that come with serving nobility. She’s determined to work hard and fulfil her dreams.
But the moment she steps into his mansion, a pair of glacier-blue eyes fall upon her.
And what if those watchful eyes belonged to none other than the Lord of Valeria himself?
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Credit to Monita on Pinterest for letting me use her awesome artwork.