World of Vanessa — The Duchess of Ashcombe, Page 32
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In a butcher shop, Ellie Hawthorne leans toward the crowned woman and points at her. Ellie Hawthorne: “That’s it! I’ve had it with you, your highness. You’ve insulted everyone in town and now my family’s own shop! We’re going to settle this right now. You and me!” The crowned woman: “I did what?”
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Ellie Hawthorne points angrily at a black-haired woman wearing a jeweled crown and purple jacket, who looks startled.
About this chapter
Vanessa reluctantly makes her yearly visit to her duchy, Ashcombe, a very tiny English village. Her attempt at a charm offensive ends up being none of the former and too much of the latter.
