My Lady Chef

Pierce's POV:

I am the Duke of Aisenburg's personal secretary who handles his businesses and numerous shipments that came from his fleet's trips in several countries including the Exotic Lands.

It is a very trying job but thanks to the generous salary I receive every month; I was able to pick my brother and sisters up from the orphanage. Two were already married and working for the duke while my little sister was attending boarding school in Volantia upon the Duke's patronage.

Right now, we are meeting his wife. The Lady Alaina Aisenburg seems to be the talk of the city right now.

Even before the duke summoned me and Hubert the bookkeeper; I was intrigued by the sudden appearance of the duchess whose background was a mystery.

From what I could learn from Milford; the lady was but a daughter of a border baron up in the Northern Realm in the Arcana Region who begged the duke to save his father when he was captured by enemies during a skirmish with Barbaros.

sake of family. She must either really love her father to risk herself or she was foolish enough

I will get an accurate measure of her

duchess made a treat from them after training," Hubert said as he examined the silver spoon on the dining mat in front of him. "Something about it being three different kinds

disbelief. " A noble lady cooking? That is

apparently it is true although the only one who can confirm that farfetched story is her handmaid who assists her in the art of cooking."Hubert grinned

than the reigning

like a fey queen. With shiny blonde locks and eyes that resemble the Emerald Sea." the bookkeeper has a weakness for pretty women since his wife was

I saw a line of maids take their place behind us. Milford made his appearance and announced the arrival of the duke and duchess. We both stood up to await

looking face that has always been the