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Оглавление‘To be the acknowledged bastard of a duke would open many doors. But—’
He broke off.
There was the hesitation again, and proof that she was right not to trust him. She braced herself for whatever might come after.
‘But would it not be better to be my heir?’
She could not help a single unladylike bark of laughter at the idea. Then she composed herself again and gave him a sarcastic smile, pretending to ponder. ‘Would it be better to be a duke than a bastard son? Next you will be asking me if it is better to be a duchess than a governess.’
The room fell silent.
‘That is precisely what I am asking.’
