Kneel, Your Grace!

Everyone has that one boss they’d love to knock down to a peg. But usually, you just… can’t. “How unfortunate, Officer Amboise.” Especially if your boss is none other than Grand Duke Curtis Shan Berk, second in line to the throne and a renowned war hero.  Chloe Amboise faced that daily reality and shame, but a golden opportunity arose. The King, seeking to curb the Grand Duke’s growing power, ordered him to marry a foreign noble. “Chloe Amboise and I have started dating recently.” “M-me?” In the rush of the moment, Grand Duke Berk lied and pointed out Chloe—a minor aide—as his lover. “…It’s true. His Grace proposed to me not long ago.” Chloe matched the Grand Duke’s words instantly. Of course, she had her hidden agenda.  Just like that, and ignoring each other’s true intentions, Chloe and Grand Duke Curtis suddenly found themselves parading as the kingdom’s newest power couple. “Thanks. I’ll give you whatever you ask.” ‘Yes!’ Chloe Amboise’s face beamed to the point her eyes became two crescent moons. “Then first—” “….” “Get on your knees, Your Grace.” ‘You don’t want to? Do you hate it? If you don’t like it, then just get married.’ The kingdom’s most handsome man’s face crumpled upon those two options. She felt like tearing up in excitement.