The World Cannot Know
AshM21270
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  • Parts 54
  • Time 14h 47m
AshM21270
Ongoing, First published May 21, 2015
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In process of being rewritten. 

Matthew Wild is not the sole offspring of the Duke and Duchess of Canterbury. His sister, Katharina, affectionately known as Kathy among close circles, is a cherished member of the family, and Matthew holds a protective stance over her. However, when Kathy and their family receive invitations to a prestigious three-night ball, the occasion takes on a unique significance: it's an opportunity for the prince to select a new bride.

The prince in question, notorious for his reputation of infidelity, vulgarity, and charming in all the wrong ways, is a cause for concern. Yet, in the world of aristocratic secrets, what remains undisclosed is often assumed to be harmless.
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