The Duchess and the Devil - Chapter 57.2

“Madam,” the girl’s eyelids trembled when she heard this address. Derrick leaned towards her, barely suppressing the instinct to grab his wife by the waist and kiss her passionately. – Do others know that your husband cheated?

The demon understood: people’s looks were too surprised, as if they did not believe in a good relationship between spouses.

Judith blushed from embarrassment and such a direct question, nodding slowly. Derrick turned out to be right – everyone around really knew about the betrayal. And for this, the Duchess hated her late husband: while arranging his life, he left his wife alone with all this shame and censure from society.

And since others knew about everything, now such an awkward situation has arisen. Being in the crowd, the couple looked more like animals in a zoo, which everyone studied with interest. After all, now this is something strange and unknown.

– Hm…

Judith glanced at Derrick, looking around easily, and then tried to let go of her husband’s hand. But he squeezed her tightly, smiling softly.

This smile looked as dazzling as the sun. That is why the Duke seemed so attractive to everyone. An unfamiliar expression always touched Judith’s heart in different ways.

– I can help?

– And how?

Nothing is as alarming as curiosity at a sudden proposal.

Moreover, the help of the devil, who does not understand human character, can be very interesting. Judith still wanted to refuse, but Derrick decided everything for two and did not even listen to the answer. The demon’s smile grew wider. The gradually awakening playfulness was clearly visible.

And only now, when several minutes had passed since entering the banquet hall, Judith realized what kind of help he was providing. Derrick interacted with the nobles as if nothing was wrong. They tried to avoid the topic of his funeral. And now, with every passing minute, people became convinced that he was real. The relationship between spouses is also not false.

The demon also deftly avoided talking about business, offering to talk about it in a more conducive and suitable environment. This did not raise any suspicions. Judith understood: this fox was on her side. But if he were an enemy, then she would certainly wish for his speedy death.

Fortunately, Derrick really understood how to behave during small talk. She spoke naturally and from time to time held the hand of Judith standing next to her and touched her cheeks. These actions never stopped. The Duchess didn’t even speak, but she had already attracted so much attention.

It was then that Judith realized the full essence of his “help”. Derrick intended to appear as a devoted husband in order to mitigate the scandal in social circles.

— I recently heard that relations between you have improved very much. And now I see that it’s true. You, Duke, can’t even take your eyes off the Lady,” one of the men suddenly mentioned as Derrick naturally put his arm around his wife’s waist.

– How can I not look at such a wife?

With all his behavior and words, Derrick over and over again denied the now false rumors of infidelity.