Chapter 31: Crossing The Line (2)
A sinister smirk displayed on Gregory’s aging face as he spotted Madeline standing at the threshold of the Duke’s mansion. His raging eyes showed a bit of satisfaction as he dusted his shirt, getting rid of whatever that filthy gatekeeper must have touched him with.
Coming from a totally different Town that only embraced people by the percentage of wealth they possessed, Gregory foolishly believed that with his power, he was capable of getting whatever he wanted, be it from a Duke’s son or anyone for that matter.
Unlike Madeline who was starting to quiver at the mere sight of Gregory, Fredrick remained composed as he stood in front of Madeline. He didn’t bat an eye despite noticing the silent rage that filled the strange man’s presence.
"Keeping aside the fact that you behaved rudely with a worker. Who are you? And what is your purpose for barging into the Duke’s mansion, unwelcomed?" Fredrick questioned firmly after Gregor furiously came to stand before him, looking annoyed that an ordinary butler would question him like this.
"Get out of my way. She’s my bride, and no one else’s." He pointed at Madeline whose breath hitched after locking eyes with him. "I came to get what I paid for."
"Do you not fear for your life? Coming into the house of a Duke and causing a scene, all for a woman who is now married to one of the young Lords of the mansion." Fredrick couldn’t believe the audacity of the man before him.
"I’d advise you to quietly take your leave before the young Lord makes his way here. It is clear you are not from Carmarthen, so it is best you leave without trying to make an enemy."
"You cannot deny me of my rights, I bought her fair and square from her family. I have every right to take what belongs to me. She’s my property!" Gregory said in a bit of rage and moved fast_ too fast that the next minute, he was grabbing hold of Madeline’s wrist and taking her away.
The servants in the mansion, as well as Juliana and the rest of the family had come down to see what commotion was happening outside. Everyone was stunned to see Madeline being roughly dragged away by a complete stranger, yet no one bothered to make a move in an attempt to help her.
Fredrick had already gone inside the mansion to quickly inform Lord Cassian about the stranger who was forcefully taking Madeline away.
"Let go of me you freak!" Madeline tried to force her wrist free from Gregory’s tight hold as he dragged her to the gate.