Richard I remained with my eyes on the duchess as she walked away from me. Her hips swaying as the training pants she wore stressed every part of her tempting body. Smiling, I turned on my heel and left the Lombardy mansion. Everything worked out as planned. Making her feel oppressed at the tea party, having her come to my side and making her restless with Alexander. It was all I wanted and now that I had offered a marriage to the Lombardy duchy, Duke Lombardy would have no choice but to convince Victoria to take my hand. “We are heading back,” I ordered to the knights that stood at the side. Closing the door, we depart and head back to the palace. I knew once I arrived, my father would call me over. Word of last night and the proposal would reach his ears soon, and since my mother, th