Chapter 5

The paper Xavier held was completely blank.

There were no words written on it at all. It bore no marking for a wife or a concubine, just empty white paper.

Edward's mind spun with confusion. He had personally written every slip and set up the draw mechanism. He knew for a fact that no blank papers were supposed to exist in the box.

He opened his mouth to speak, but Xavier spoke up before he could get a single word out. "The result of the draw stands. Charlotte Linwood will be your official wife.

"I will decide on Victoria's marriage…