Trapped in the Mad Duke's Snare (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 28

Madam Violeta was a familiar figure at high-society tea parties hosted by noble ladies.

Her specialty was quickly discerning the interests and daily habits of noblewomen at these tea parties and presenting them with utterly satisfying outfits and accessories.

That was one reason why her garments commanded such high prices.

Moreover, by regaling idle noblewomen with intriguing tales, she alleviated their boredom, making her a favorite among them.

Violeta glanced at the clock and began hurriedly preparing to leave.

It was time for her to attend Marchioness Ingrid’s tea party.

Marchioness Ingrid had once been the daughter of a declining baronial house before becoming the second wife of Marquis Ingrid.

As the much younger wife of the aging marquis, the perpetually lonely marchioness especially adored the love stories Madam Violeta shared.

She was a valued client who always placed generous orders for gowns whenever Violeta spun an amusing tale.

“I pay my respects to you, Marchioness.”

Upon arriving at the marquis’s estate, she courteously bowed to the marchioness.

“Madam, enough with formalities—come sit down quickly.”

Before Violeta had even taken her seat or the maidservant poured tea, the marchioness, who clearly had been waiting for this moment, eagerly pressed her.

“Tell me quickly—why did you visit the ducal manor yesterday?”

The marchioness already knew that Violeta had gone to the ducal residence. Violeta feigned surprise and steered the conversation.

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