Brando knew Solenne better than anyone else. In her heart, every single member of the Rivington family would always weigh more heavily than he ever could. But in their past life, the entire House Rivington had been wiped out, and through a series of twisted, unforeseen circumstances, he was inextricably tangled up in that disaster!
He was the one who had forced Lord Rivington to resign from his official post and step out of the political arena all those years ago.
Brando lifted a hand and pressed hard against his aching temples. A thick, suffocating weight settled in his chest, making every breath feel tight and strained.
The sound of the estate steward's voice drifting through the door jolted him sharply out of those agonizing memories.
"Your Highness, the Duchess is returning to her
