When King Louis of France learns that his friend of 14 years, the Duke Sebastian Arrington from England, is in need of a wife, he chooses one of his queen's ladies-in-waiting. He sends the girl's father, John Nottingham Viscount of Doncaster, a letter and commands him to sign his daughter off to the Duke. Ariella Gabrielle Nottingham Delacroix, is the queen of Enlgand's 1st lady-in-waiting, having grown up with her in Paris. Born in London and brought up in France, she loves fashion, music, dancing, and painting. She studied art and literature in Paris, living in a château with her mother, Jacqueline Delacroix, and her three sisters in the countryside while her father lived at Court in England. Her mother being the daughter of a French Aristocrat and her father being the son of an English architect. Her English heritage and beauty mixed with French is what caught the Kings attention. 'An intelligent,cultured,and beautiful, madmoiselle with a wild side. A perfect match for the boistrous and mirthful Duke Sebastian', Henry thought.
Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands.
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Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom.
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