Frustratingly Beautiful
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Last published Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Adaline Moonstone was a strong woman. Her life was anything but ordinary, being the daughter of a well-known Marquess, she had to live in high-society and adapt to the judgments and strict rules that had been pre-determined before her debut even started.
Duke Cedric Blackwell was definitely someone to avoid. Thought he might be handsome, do not be fooled by his face. His dark crimson eyes show the thirst he has for war. And annoying Adaline. He couldn't care less about the judgement and the humiliation. Nobody dared to try to embarrass him anyway.
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