My Lady Chef

Ely's POV:

(End of Flash back)

My head hurt slightly at remembering such an unpleasant first meeting as I checked the theme of the party.

Lady Margaret is hosting an extravagant coffee tasting party with desserts that pair well with every coffee bean she possesses.

Hmmm...this is difficult. Accepting an invitation carries a certain weight in high society. A duchess may accept any invitations given by ladies whose stations are lower than them but they should be careful when accepting invitations from royalty because any faux pas or social mistakes will put a stain on my husband's name.

Speaking of faux pas, I have had a few memories of the old Alaina and she loves exploring the forest and seems more of a fey being, unencumbered by the rigorous restrictions of human society.

This is the reason why she absolutely hates parties with all their intricate manners and social rules.

There that one event when a visiting countess invited her to a small gathering since she was being hosted by her father at their home.

she arrived at the venue and was forced to make small talk

night because she committed one small mistake. It was forgiven since the Countess was a kind soul but it seems that one

chef. I have interacted with a lot of A-listers in my life from fellow chefs, politicians, millionaires and on one

she might spread rumors that might harm the household. Well then, maybe I should go just to see how

is that you have on your hand?" My husband's voice made me

sat beside me and once again, I was dumbstruck by how beautiful he was compared to me. From the state of how he was all dressed in

which lent him a rather imposing

gaze narrowed at his "lover's" invite but his expression did not

attending these parties, you should be focused on learning how to run the estate," he grumbled, his voice

same time. I have been inside the estate for a long time. Allow me to do my duty as the mistress of the house and attend events in your stead." I

that? You are the Duchess of Aisenburg. You do not have to kowtow to the ton. You are my wife and a woman who

know but I want to do this. Please....let me do this?" I asserted

reluctantly which made me smile,

one of my servants during the tour