Duke's Masked Bride - Full HD Movie
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00:00Throw your drink in your daughter's face.
00:04Forgive me, my heart.
00:08Edgar's patience was running dry.
00:10He had already rejected three proposals that evening.
00:17How disappointing.
00:19I must bid you good night.
00:20But the king said that he couldn't wait to see you with a duchess by your side.
00:26With all due respect, I'd rather marry my horse than any of you.
00:30A bit dark and a bit late for a lady without a chaperone, isn't it?
00:42The mysterious woman was Alessandra, the baron's eldest daughter.
00:46She had been told to wait outside for her dinner, as she was not allowed to be seen by the guests.
00:53The party is inside.
00:54She wanted to flee, but the duke had other plans.
00:57Of that I'm very aware, Alessandra.
01:01Don't act so surprised.
01:02We've all heard the stories of the cursed daughter of Baron Desmond Barrett.
01:07You're not scared of me?
01:09Well, it's not a very frightening mask.
01:11Alessandra was intrigued.
01:13No one had ever been this nice to her upon first meeting.
01:16Especially no man.
01:18I don't believe I know who you are.
01:20Collins.
01:21Edgar.
01:22The duke.
01:24Are you here to marry my sister?
01:27Something about this girl intrigued the duke.
01:29I'd rather die.
01:31No offense.
01:32The women inside are all like matching dolls.
01:35Too similar, too perfect.
01:37A thought came to her.
01:39She couldn't resist its temptation.
01:42And what say you of me, then?
01:44If I were to ask you to marry me, what would you say?
01:48You'd be setting yourself up for a loveless marriage.
01:51I have no interest.
01:53Is it untrue?
01:54Do not long for a wife.
01:58The king has played quite the joke.
02:00The king loved to play his little games with Edgar.
02:03Well, I've no need for love.
02:06I've hardly ever known it.
02:08All women yearn to be loved.
02:10You cannot guarantee me that you will not grow wanted.
02:13A contract, then.
02:15Legally binding.
02:17If I fall in love, we divorce.
02:21Did your father put you up to this?
02:24This offer has nothing to do with helping my father.
02:27I leave that up to you to believe me.
02:29I am not interested in marrying anyone for love.
02:32I only wish to leave this place and never look back.
02:35Edgar was surprised by her honesty.
02:37There was opportunity here.
02:39Oh, would you marry me despite him?
02:42I am dying within these walls.
02:44Day by day, peace by peace.
02:47I am neglected and unloved by my own father.
02:50I do not care for your looks, Duke Edgar.
02:53Nor your money.
02:55Frankly, I see you as an escape.
02:57You know, it would be nothing for one to hire an actress or a prostitute to play that role.
03:04If you wanted, you would have done so already.
03:07If the king has played this joke to toy with you,
03:12then surely marrying the cursed daughter of Baron Desmond Barrett
03:16would fill him with remorse.
03:18Cursed!
03:22You're much quicker on your feet than I expected.
03:25The rumors about your timidity and reclusive nature are clearly false.
03:32Join me in my residence tomorrow on the edge of town.
03:35I'll have to discuss this further.
03:37But father would never allow it.
03:40I must be mistaken then.
03:42I thought you wanted to leave.
03:44She wanted to.
03:45But couldn't think fast enough to stop him.
03:47Duke Collins!
03:49But it would have to wait.
03:51Alessandra's sister had arrived.
03:54Father told me to find you.
03:56Are you out here all alone?
03:58Kate Barrett, I presume.
04:00I was just about to.
04:02Kate's blood boiled at the sight of Alessandra.
04:06Oh, I'm terribly sorry that thing has bothered you.
04:10It wasn't meant to be out here.
04:11She is your sister.
04:13And I'm sure she doesn't appreciate being referred to as...
04:17The Duke was disappointed at seeing Alessandra was no longer around.
04:21Disappointed?
04:23Oh, sweetie, siblings often have little pet names for each other, do they not?
04:27You were an only child, so I can forgive you for that.
04:35I'm sure that excuse allows you to sleep quite soundly at night.
04:38Kate would do anything to make the Duke see she'd make a good wife.
04:42Her family had a problem.
04:44And he was their best solution.
04:49The stories do not do you any justice, Duke Collins.
04:53I must admit, I was hoping to get you here alone.
04:58A man of your position and a woman of my beauty would make a powerful union.
05:03Don't you agree?
05:08As hard as it may be to believe, not all men are so susceptible to the fluttering of your eyelashes.
05:13Besides, I received another more promising offer.
05:17Now, if you'll excuse me.
05:20The Duke didn't give Alessandra away.
05:23Maybe it really was the solution to her problems.
05:26Kate, on the other hand, was both surprised and embarrassed to hear someone had already caught the Duke's eye.
05:33Alessandra! I'd like a word!
05:36Did the Duke say anything about another woman?
05:39No.
05:42Don't think you'll get away with disobeying father's orders!
05:58Mario, are you in here? I never received my dinner.
06:09A bit bland, is it not?
06:11Mario, Alessandra's only friend and confidant. He never refuses a respite when offered.
06:17Cover for me, lovely. I won't be long.
06:25No one came to deliver my food. I was told to wait for it in the garden.
06:29In the garden? Who told you that? We are never told to send it here.
06:33Alessandra did not like thinking ill of people.
06:37But she also distinctly remembered her stepmother promising to inform the kitchen staff.
06:43Maybe it just got lost in all the shuffling.
06:46Just a month ago, they were laying off half the staff.
06:49Now we have this party and there's not enough of us to handle the job.
06:52What were they thinking?
06:54Haven't you heard? Duke Collins longs for a wife.
06:58And my father wants him to marry Kate.
07:00So that's the reason. I can only imagine she's driving him mad.
07:05I've spoken with him.
07:08The Duke? Alessandra? I've heard stories he's killed 14 men in one night.
07:16There are also many stories about me as well. Do you believe them?
07:20Of course not.
07:23I can't tell you what we spoke about, but I will say I am hopeful for some very good news.
07:30Is this your new escape plan?
07:33For all you know, he's the reason young girls are disappearing.
07:41What do you need?
07:44The coachmen. I'm not close with them, but you are.
07:48Can you ask them to deliver me to the Duke's tomorrow? Only for a few hours.
07:53If you truly believe the Duke is the answer to your troubles,
07:58I'd gladly carry you there on my back.
08:05Come with me. You've always been so kind. And who will make all my favorite snacks?
08:12I still owe your father till the end of my contract.
08:15How about I join you this time next year? After all, you're the only Barrett I can stand.
08:21Mario! Mario! You said you wouldn't be long.
08:28I have to go. Just promise me you will be careful around him.
08:34I still have the knife you gave me. If he tries anything with me, bang.
08:39Okay, firstly, that's a knife, not a gun. It doesn't go bang.
08:42Well, knives don't really make sounds.
08:44I'm being serious. He's a violent man. That much I witnessed personally tonight.
08:53Mario, quit faffing about.
08:54I'm still waiting on my food.
08:58Right away. Promise me?
09:02I promise.
09:10Alessandra listened to the sounds of the party, and she imagined she was among them.
09:16Drinking, laughing, gossiping, dancing among the music and the food and the friends.
09:24She wanted it. All of it. She had it in her mind. She was there.
09:31Then, she opened her eyes.
09:46Is something wrong?
09:48No, it's nothing. I was just thinking about life.
09:53It'll get better soon.
09:55For every rain cloud, there's a rainbow, right?
09:58When was the last time you saw a rainbow here in Lockwood?
10:02I was going to say, happiness is when the next shipment of rum comes in.
10:09You're welcome.
10:19Someday, Alessandra thought.
10:27Besides Mario, the other staff had a tendency to avoid Alessandra.
10:33Still, she was always polite to them.
10:40Alright, I'll see you back at the kitchen.
10:47You should be more careful with vulgarity. Stepmother might see you.
10:51Alessandra, please. Please don't hurt me.
10:54What? Hurt you?
10:56Alessandra knew there were many rumors spread about her. So many, she could hardly keep track of all of them.
11:02If you see under my mask, you die. Is that what they told you?
11:06Don't believe everything you hear. Please.
11:11May I enter my room?
11:28Kitty.
11:30It's just you and I tonight, I'm afraid.
11:32Her stepmother would be furious if she knew Alessandra kept a pet.
11:38But Kitty was the only thing that Alessandra could truly call hers.
11:53Breakfast, my lady.
11:56My lady, please. It'll get cold.
11:59Alessandra knew there was only one reason the maids wouldn't just leave food at the door and run.
12:04Kate is here.
12:10I will come back for you later.
12:17Alessandra, get up here this instant.
12:20Coming.
12:25Which is it?
12:27Which is it?
12:29Good morning, sister.
12:31Good morning.
12:33Leave us.
12:36Did you enjoy yourself last night, Alessandra?
12:40Very much so. The music reached my room.
12:43Tell me, what was it you were discussing with Duke Collins last night?
12:48He scolded me for being unable to recognize someone of his stature. And then you arrived.
12:54Is that so? Was there anything else?
12:59He spoke briefly of you.
13:01What did he say?
13:03He pondered aloud, weighed his options. He thought you were pretty, like a doll, I swear.
13:10That makes sense. He's playing hard to get.
13:13And I suppose there really would be no reason for him to talk to you unless it was about me.
13:19Of course.
13:20Well, anyway, I'm appalled you had the audacity to speak with him.
13:24You risked dissuading him from marrying into our houses by showing your hideous face.
13:30Why did you do that?
13:35Stop!
13:36Kate!
13:40Father, it was an accident!
13:42As callous as Baron Barrett could be towards his daughter, he did not abide her direct mistreatment.
13:47I shall see to her discipline, then. Run along.
13:56What have I taken guests out to the garden?
13:59I needed dinner. You want me to starve.
14:02Fine, fine. There's absolutely no point scolding you. Whoever didn't bring your food is to blame.
14:09I'm sorry about what Kate did to you, but she's just looking out for the family.
14:18You must be bored in your room all alone all the time. Let me prepare for some entertainment for you.
14:27Can I take the stagecoach to look for places of interest to paint today?
14:32I promise I will not leave the carriage.
14:35The Baron understood it was better to allow a pet bird some freedom, so she would not test the limits of her cage.
14:43Very well.
14:48Meanwhile, Edgar, at his window, eagerly awaited the arrival of his new friend.
14:56Young master.
14:58Good morning, Alfred.
15:00Your tea, sir.
15:01Alfred was confused by his master's behavior. Edgar was usually only like this when his mother visited.
15:09Expecting guests?
15:10Expecting guests?
15:13I met someone of interest. In truth, she was invited, but I'm unsure if she's desperate enough.
15:19She? A woman? Visiting here in broad daylight?
15:24What are you implying? Do you think it may be some sort of rake?
15:30Indeed.
15:34I've known you for far too long. Please refrain from speaking in such a way when my guest arrives.
15:40I intend to make you the lady of the house.
15:43What?
15:44Edgar knew he could trust Alfred to keep a secret or two.
15:47Are you surprised?
15:49Well, I recall your exact words to the King were,
15:53I'd sooner cut off my own manhood than lose it to a woman.
15:57But surely I've misinterpreted your intent.
16:00Alfred, I sincerely believe I inherited my dramatic nature from you.
16:05I'm not interested in marriage, but the woman I met last night is intriguing.
16:10A perfect way to piss off the King and ward off some other people.
16:14So?
16:16Who should I be expecting?
16:26Alessandra marveled at the size of the Duke's estate,
16:30and the beautiful manor at the center of it all that seemed to tower over everything.
16:36This place is humongous.
16:39Good morning.
16:41Good morning to you too.
16:43Welcome, Alessandra Barrett. The Duke eagerly awaits you.
16:47Alessandra worried that her mask might be a problem,
16:50but per the Duke's orders, Alfred had already instructed the staff not to react when they saw it.
16:55Right this way, my lady.
16:57Wait, I didn't get your name.
16:59Alfred, most people never ask.
17:02Most people are cruel.
17:04Well met, Alfred.
17:15As Alessandra entered the Duke's home for the first time,
17:19the sheer extravagance of it all took her breath away.
17:33To be honest, I began to think you wouldn't show up.
17:41Have you eaten?
17:43This was the first time in years Alessandra had been invited to eat at a table with someone.
17:54So, how did you do?
17:57So, how did you escape?
18:00Did you play a trick on the Baron, or did he allow you to leave willingly?
18:04I am not working with my father, I assure you.
18:09In fact, I took a great risk being here today.
18:13You must know that I am extremely serious about this.
18:17There's no going back for me.
18:19Does your father hate you?
18:21Alessandra hoped he didn't, at least.
18:23Alessandra hoped he didn't, at least.
18:26In truth, she did not know.
18:28Hate is the wrong word.
18:30Ashamed.
18:33And he should be.
18:35But not of you.
18:37Every child deserves to be cherished by their parents.
18:40It's unfortunate that you were born under his charge.
18:44If I were the daughter of some farmer, they would have tossed me out with the other weeds.
18:49You were the farmer's daughter.
18:51I've intentionally been disfigured, such as yourself.
18:55The life of a peasant is rarely as ruthless as high society.
19:00I don't want to talk about that.
19:11Now,
19:15someone must have been very jealous of you, Alessandra.
19:17Someone must have been very jealous of you, Alessandra.
19:19Alessandra couldn't bear to speak.
19:23Some truths are far too painful.
19:30Let's say I believe you.
19:32Why would someone, for their whole life who's been hiding,
19:36seek to marry someone who's in the limelight?
19:39How does that serve you?
19:42Alessandra was fed up that people mistook her kindness for weakness.
19:47Truthfully,
19:49I did not plan on asking you to marry me.
19:53It was a spur-of-the-moment decision.
19:56I need an escape plan,
19:58and my only option is marriage.
20:02I never pictured that person to be quite as grand as you,
20:06but you fulfill all the criteria.
20:10There are only two things that I considered Duke Collins.
20:15One,
20:17you are a notoriously private person,
20:20in spite of all the rumors that swirl about you.
20:24Secondly,
20:26you are quite capable of bringing my family to heel.
20:29And how does that benefit me?
20:33No one would dare bother a man with a cursed bride,
20:37especially one they say can kill with a glance.
20:40She was far from that scared girl he met in the garden the night before.
20:44I'd love to attend parties,
20:46to talk,
20:48to laugh, to dance.
20:51I'd rather die
20:53than live another day in the shadows.
20:54Another day in the shadows.
21:08Good.
21:10Good?
21:12Sorry, what is good?
21:19A contract needs rules and conditions.
21:23Correct?
21:26He's writing a contract?
21:28Alessandra thought.
21:30Isn't this all too easy?
21:35What are you waiting for?
21:37State your demand.
21:48What happened to your hand?
21:53It's nothing.
21:56If you were to be my wife, then it is certainly something more.
21:59Name the culprit and I shall have them punished.
22:01It was an accident.
22:03Well, let us be sure that there are no further accidents
22:06if you deliver before we weather.
22:08I will certainly try.
22:13Well,
22:15based on our previous conversation,
22:17we are not to fall in love.
22:19Correct?
22:20That, Duke Collins,
22:22is a promise I intend to keep.
22:24Well, let us hope you're always disagreeable.
22:28To be quite frank,
22:30you are simply not my type.
22:34And what type do you fancy?
22:41What should be the second condition?
22:44Well, obviously you speak of this contract to no one other than my butler myself.
22:48In fact,
22:50we should communicate all matters openly and thoroughly,
22:53even minus secrets breed contempt,
22:55which can be quite irritating.
22:59Agreed.
23:01But
23:03my mask stays on.
23:07I'm still writing.
23:11Jot this down.
23:13It's imperative that we sleep in the same room.
23:14Sleep in the same room.
23:19Why are you so surprised?
23:21You act like I've been in longer sleep with my wife.
23:23Alessandra knew it wasn't common for a duke to share a room with his wife under normal circumstances.
23:29I suppose that makes sense.
23:31It is something couples do.
23:34Sleeping, Alessandra.
23:36Speaking of sleeping,
23:38though if you wish...
23:40No, sleeping is just fine.
23:45Anything else?
23:48I believe we have the basics covered.
23:51You should have all the rest later.
23:53Don't you wish to add some protections?
23:55Some sort of punishment,
23:57in case one of us violates the terms?
24:03There is also no timeline for our wedding plans.
24:07My main concern is secrecy.
24:08My main concern is secrecy.
24:10With a few less slip we married under this circumstance, it will ruin your reputation far more than mine.
24:17One more thing.
24:20We are to be married henceforth forever.
24:24To have and to hold.
24:30Until death.
24:32Forever?
24:34Of course.
24:35Do you intend me to bear children?
24:37Well, hide your worries.
24:39I have no need for a child to dirty these halls just yet.
24:43And you wouldn't mind me mothering that child?
24:48Eventually?
24:50I don't understand the question.
24:52You don't understand?
24:57You're getting on my nerves.
24:59You think if I was uncomfortable with an idea,
25:01I would entertain the prospect of marrying you.
25:02You think if I was uncomfortable with an idea,
25:04I would entertain the prospect of marrying you.
25:11Can we take a walk?
25:15It is not that I don't long for motherhood,
25:18or even raising a family.
25:20I am simply worried what horrors a child of mine might face.
25:24Rumors swirl around me.
25:28The both of us.
25:30What if the child becomes yet another subject of discourse?
25:34If you cut out a man's tongue,
25:36eventually people tire of hearing him gurgle.
25:38No one would dare speak ill of our child.
25:41My child.
25:45I would make sure of that.
25:47There was obviously some truth to the rumor
25:50that Duke Collins was dangerous.
25:52She couldn't shake the feeling
25:54that his friendly demeanor with her was some sort of act.
25:56Still, she longed for the freedom he offered.
26:00I'll do it.
26:02Do what?
26:05Sign the contract, Duke Collins.
26:09So long,
26:11so you can shield the child and I from abuse.
26:18Would you like to live with me two more months?
26:20I would you would stop whatever accidents resulted.
26:23I appreciate your kindness.
26:25And I do believe you can protect me from rumors after our wedding, but...
26:31Rumors are such messy things.
26:34Especially when they concern our personal lives.
26:37Though they often come in handy in my line of work.
26:40Line of work?
26:42The king enlisted me to investigate certain criminal acts on his behalf.
26:47My station gives me a few advantages over his.
26:49Enough.
26:51My station gives me a few advantages that a normal constable does not have.
26:55Alessandra recalled Mario telling her
26:57that Duke Collins had accosted her father
26:59over information on the missing women.
27:01Is that why you were at the party last night?
27:04You were looking for information.
27:06Your father enticed me with the prospect.
27:09He had nothing to share that I didn't already know.
27:12I apologize on behalf of my father.
27:15He is quite enthusiastic about you marrying Kate.
27:19I merely saw an opportunity to encourage your meeting.
27:22As soon as we're wed,
27:24your family shall be forbidden from entering my home.
27:27I hope you don't mind.
27:30She did not.
27:37Thank you so much for the lovely tour.
27:39You have a beautiful home.
27:41I'm quite jealous of your paintings.
27:44No mother would complain if the walls were too bare.
27:47Were you a painter yourself?
27:49I dabble.
27:51She did more than dabble.
27:53It was her favorite pastime.
27:55Nothing compared to the feeling of
27:58distilling a bit of life onto canvas.
28:01How would one go about buying a few Barrette Originals?
28:03No, no, no. I am not a professional by any means.
28:06I'd rather buy art from someone I know
28:08than try and find what others find agreeable.
28:10You've no more room for any paintings of mine.
28:20Alfred.
28:22Take down the ones from the Bloody Dutchman.
28:24The Rembrandt?
28:29Are you insane?
28:32I have consulted a doctor about her.
28:34I have a clean bill of health.
28:36If you are to live here,
28:38then it is very important that you be able to leave your mark on it.
28:42I will send you a few pieces.
28:44Thank you, Duke Collins.
28:46Please.
28:47Call me again.
28:49Thank you, Edgar.
28:52Whatever you think is fair,
28:54let Alfred know the price.
28:56Goodbye, Edgar.
28:58Goodbye, Alfred.
29:04Should I prepare an engagement ring?
29:06For tomorrow morning, please.
29:08What happens tomorrow morning?
29:11Edgar explained that he and Alessandra
29:13planned to announce their engagement
29:14in front of her family the following morning.
29:16Oh.
29:18Why are you so surprised, Alfred?
29:20I'm beginning to think these paintings as well.
29:22I asked you already.
29:24He wanted Alfred to bring the family
29:26a few gifts to celebrate.
29:28Cigars,
29:30jewelry,
29:32and paint for Alessandra.
29:34Lots of it.
29:36And then when you're done taking these down,
29:38please clean up my room.
29:40We have to prepare space for her things.
29:42You're sharing a room?
29:44But this house is vast,
29:46and I don't enjoy hiking.
29:48Right.
29:50All right.
29:56Alessandra felt like she was in a dream.
29:59In just a short time,
30:01she would be free of her family's abuse.
30:03I'm going to marry Duke Collins.
30:06Where on earth have you been?
30:08But some dreams have rude awakenings.
30:10Your father must have gone mad
30:12if he allowed you to leave this house.
30:14I did not leave the carriage.
30:16What would the townsfolk say
30:18if they were to learn that you were
30:20riding around amongst them?
30:22Mother.
30:24Your mother left you.
30:26Neither you nor your father seem to realize
30:28the suffering this cost me to put up with you.
30:30I'm sorry.
30:32I hope you enjoyed your day out.
30:34It will never happen again.
30:36Now,
30:38your presence drains me.
30:40I'm tired of seeing that revolting mask.
30:41You speak as if you want to part
30:43with why I wear it.
30:46It'll all be over soon,
30:48she thought.
30:52Edgar might have noticed her hands,
30:55but Alessandra wasn't going to get him involved
30:57in her family drama.
30:59Kate.
31:01Not one more step.
31:11Mother said we were not allowed
31:13to have pets in the house.
31:15Imagine my surprise
31:17when I discovered this little creature
31:19in your closet.
31:21I'm sorry.
31:23I'm sorry.
31:25I'm sorry.
31:26This little creature in your closet.
31:28Kate.
31:30I will take care of it.
31:32Please.
31:34It does not deserve to be the innocent victim in our games.
31:36Father was furious with me.
31:38He said I was the reason the Duke left early last night.
31:40And I really wasn't.
31:42Was I, Alessandra?
31:44I am so, so sorry, Kate.
31:47I will make it up to you.
31:49I...
31:57No!
32:06Alessandra grew more desperate by the second.
32:08This didn't go well for the staff.
32:10Why is she running around?
32:12No!
32:14How?
32:16How did you get here?
32:21This is my fault.
32:23I should have hid you better
32:24and taken you with me.
32:31Oh, God.
32:33Has anyone seen my father?
32:35Where is he?
32:37I need to talk with him.
32:39What is all this incessant whining?
32:41Have you lost your damn mind?
32:43Alessandra knew Katrina would refuse
32:45to help save the dying cat.
32:47What is that wretched thing?
32:49I made it quite clear
32:51that I do not want pets in this house.
32:52Still, she had to try for Kitty.
32:55Please, it is in pain.
32:57It needs a doctor.
32:59Help me and I swear I will find a new owner.
33:01Just throw it out.
33:03Your daughter did this.
33:05For once in your life,
33:07hold her accountable for what she has done.
33:09Do not blame my daughter for your own sins.
33:11Do you want to spend another night
33:13starving out in the garden?
33:15Kate did many horrible things.
33:17But in everyone's eyes,
33:19she remained an angel
33:20while Alessandra was called a monster.
33:22The girl was tired.
33:24So very tired.
33:26This house is just so frustrating.
33:30That does not sound like an apology.
33:34You there.
33:36Take that animal out.
33:38Fine, Alessandra thought.
33:41If they see me as a monster,
33:43so be it.
33:45Touch me or this kitten
33:47and I will kill you.
33:48Mark my words.
33:51Are you listening?
33:53I gave you an order.
33:55Pry that thing from her arms
33:57or you're out of a job.
33:59This, thought the maid.
34:04Inform the butler
34:06that Alessandra is to remain locked in her room.
34:08Not a starve in there.
34:11When you're done,
34:13pack your things and leave the hell out.
34:19Come on.
34:27Katrina had granted Alessandra blessing
34:29without realizing it.
34:31She wanted to care for the kitten
34:33without anyone interrupting her.
34:35Hold on till tomorrow, little one.
34:37He will come for the both of us.
34:39Until the duke arrived the next day,
34:41she wanted to be alone.
34:49Kitty?
34:51Are you feeling better?
34:55Kitty?
35:13Kitty had no reply.
35:15She was alone.
35:16Kitty had no reply.
35:23Meanwhile,
35:25as Alessandra was starving, grieving and alone,
35:27her family enjoyed their morning tea in peace.
35:30If Alessandra gets to keep the cat,
35:32it's only fair that I have a puppy.
35:34Pretty please, daddy?
35:36Not a chance, princess.
35:38But I want it.
35:40She gets everything she wants.
35:42Alessandra got to speak with the duke.
35:44Well, I hardly got so much as a word.
35:46Don't eat so quickly.
35:48You'll never find a good husband if you joke to death.
35:50Besides,
35:52you still have a chance to woo the duke
35:54at the ball later this week.
35:56And for that you'll need to fit in the corset.
35:58Mother!
36:00She was right, you know.
36:02Putting up quite a bit of money on the line for your future.
36:04We don't have much left.
36:06We need the duke to save us.
36:10Sir, Duke Edgar Collins is here to visit.
36:13He's brought his butler.
36:14The duke! Mother!
36:16I didn't know he was visiting.
36:18Desmond, did you know?
36:20No.
36:22Well, what are you doing standing there?
36:24Bring in the duke right away.
36:26Should I change quickly?
36:28Edgar!
36:30Duke Collins!
36:32To what do I owe the honor of this visit?
36:34I have something to discuss with your entire family.
36:38Yes, well then, please, have a seat.
36:40Would you care for anything to eat?
36:41We're just now having our morning tea.
36:43I've already eaten.
36:45Baron, no doubt that you've heard the rumors
36:48that I'm looking for a wife.
36:50No, I haven't heard such a preposterous rumor.
36:54Is it true, perchance?
36:56I intend to marry your daughter.
36:58What spectacular news!
37:02Kate will make a spectacular bride!
37:05You're mistaken.
37:07I intend to marry your other daughter.
37:08Alessandra.
37:12Alessandra?
37:15My Alessandra?
37:17Duke Collins, the townspeople believe her to be cursed.
37:22That would surely impact your reputation.
37:26Not so petty as to be concerned with such trivialities.
37:29There are plenty of rumors about me.
37:31But...
37:33I hope you're not implying that your reputation
37:35might be soiled by my visiting here.
37:36No, no, no.
37:39But, kindly, Duke Collins,
37:43you and my daughter, two different people.
37:46You're special.
37:49And Alessandra is not.
37:51Edgar was starting to wonder
37:53why Alessandra was not eating with her family.
37:56That's not what we meant.
37:58But out of my two daughters,
38:00Kate is the smarter choice.
38:02She has many prospective offers.
38:05Quite a few young men of high status seeking her.
38:09Then Kate will be just fine with my rejection.
38:12I'm here for Alessandra.
38:15Where is she?
38:17Why are you hiding her from me?
38:19Duke Collins!
38:21It is uncouth of you to keep asking for Alessandra.
38:26She does not possess an adult's mind.
38:29What did you say?
38:30Desmond feared Edgar would strangle her for saying that.
38:33Fine.
38:36I shall take you to her straight away.
38:39I assure you, Alessandra will give you the same answer.
38:43She doesn't like to be seen by others.
38:47Yes, right.
38:49This way, please.
38:53Alfred, wait here.
38:55Alfred, wait here.
39:09Lovely home.
39:16And we've given her the best view
39:21the best view in the whole house.
39:27Alessandra, we have a guest.
39:45What happened?
39:48Wait, you'll see.
39:52I waited for you.
39:54Alessandra, apologise this instant.
40:05What have I done to deserve this?
40:07I promise I will rectify it.
40:09Please, tell me.
40:16My kitten passed away this morning
40:18and I am confined to my room for punishment.
40:21I can't leave to bury it.
40:24Why are you here, Duke Collins?
40:26Her words said, why are you here?
40:29But her eyes said, where were you?
40:35I'm here now to ask for your hand.
40:41But your family seems to think that's a bad decision.
40:46Do you agree?
40:49Yes.
40:53You said you would protect me.
40:56You've spent your life as sheep among foxes.
40:59We can be wolves.
41:06Alessandra, Duke Edgar is no ordinary man.
41:11You are not prepared for the demands of high society.
41:15Why don't you...
41:16Enough, father!
41:18I've made my decision.
41:20Will Alessandra resist the allure of the Duke?
41:23Or will she lose herself in her pursuit of vengeance?
41:27Stop!
41:29Your presence strains me.
41:31And I tire of seeing that revolting mask.
41:34Do not blame my daughter for your own sins.
41:37Do you want to spend another night starving out in the garden?
41:48All right, Duke Collins.
41:55Let us be wolves.
42:03What dark secret does Edgar have in store for Alessandra?
42:08And what secrets lie under her mask?
42:14Alessandra?
42:18Let's think this over.