Summary
Even Though the Duchess Wants To follows the story of Lariela, who was living a peaceful life until she received an ashwood box filled with gold—a gift from Duke Elmano, one of high society’s most eligible bachelors. The Duke, known for his high rank, good breeding, and striking looks, asks for Lariela’s hand in marriage, promising her a new life. However, things take an unexpected turn when, despite the pressures of imperial court life, the Duke leaves her cold and untouched on their wedding night.
Lariela had a perfect life until Duke Elmano, the most eligible bachelor in high society, gave her an ashwood box filled with gold. When he begs for her hand in marriage, Lariela knows she’s in for a whole new life because he’s well-bred, high-ranked, and, most importantly, extremely gorgeous. The Duke himself, however, surprises her more than the demands of the inner circles of the imperial court when he abandons her defenseless on their wedding night.