“The duke isn’t always like this,” Khan confided, handing her the next set of papers. “No?” Emma pounced on the kernel of hope. “Usually, he’s a great deal worse.” With a glance over his shoulder, the butler exchanged one set of papers for another. “He’s been alone and is determined to remain that way. He doesn’t trust anyone, but he respects those who challenge him. I suspect that’s why you are here. He’s angry, resentful, bored, in more pain than he lets on—and you’ll either be the making of him, or he’ll be the ruin of you.” She swallowed hard. “If it helps,” he said, “the entire staff is
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