The Ugly Stepsister (Unfinished Fairy Tales Book 1) - Plot & Excerpts
He’s being really considerate, telling me I’m welcome in his house even when he’s absent. Perhaps seducing him won’t be as hard as I imagined?“Is it from an admirer?” Elle asks. She has just cut a rose from the window. A small smile plays on her lips.My first instinct is to say no, but hey, this is Duke Henry we’re talking about. A man that I’m planning to get away from Elle.“It’s from Henry.” I wave the letter. “He has invited me to use his library whenever I want. Isn’t it generous of him? He knew I liked books, and he even showed me his collection when he sent me that personal invitation to his house party.”Elle reaches for the brush, misses, and snatches it up on her second try.“How nice of him,” she says quietly. “Mr. Henry has always shown nothing but kindness for us. I wish you the best of luck, miss.”There’s no bitterness in her voice, but clearly she’s hurt. I feel awful—how could I deliberately rub salt in her wound?“Elle, I don’t—”
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