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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.
00:31Mwah.
00:37A 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?
01:09It'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.
02:51I do not care for your looks, Duke Edgar.
02:54Nor your money.
02:56Frankly, I see you as an escape.
02:58You know, it would be nothing for one to hire an actress or a prostitute to play their role.
03:05If you wanted, you would have done so already.
03:08If the king has played this joke to toy with you,
03:13then surely marrying the cursed daughter of Baron Desmond Barrett would fill him with remorse.
03:19Cursed!
03:23You're much quicker on your feet than I expected.
03:26The rumors about your timidity and reclusive nature are clearly false.
03:32You join 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, but couldn't think straight.
03:46She wanted to, but couldn't think fast enough to stop him.
03:49Duke Collins!
03:51But it would have to wait.
03:53Alessandra's sister had arrived.
03:55Father told me to find you.
03:57Are you out here all alone?
03:59Kate Barrett, I presume.
04:01I was just about to...
04:03Kate's blood boiled at the sight of Alessandra.
04:07Oh, I'm terribly sorry that thing has bothered you.
04:11It wasn't meant to be out here.
04:12She is your sister.
04:14And 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.
04:36I'm sure that excuse allows you to sleep quite soundly at night.
04:39Kate would do anything for you.
04:40Soundly at night?
04:42Kate would do anything to make the Duke see she'd make a good wife.
04:45Her family had a problem.
04:47And he was their best solution.
04:52The stories do not do you your justice, Duke Collins.
04:56I must admit, I was hoping to get you here alone.
05:01A man of your position and a woman of my beauty would make a powerful union, don't you agree?
05:07As 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?
05:42Don't think you'll get away with disobeying father's orders.
05:58Mario, are you in here?
06:00I never received my dinner.
06:03Come in.
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.
06:34Alessandra 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.
07:01So that's the reason. I can only imagine she's driving him mad.
07:06I've spoken with him.
07:08The Duke?
07:10Alessandra? 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?
07:21Of 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? For 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?
07:50Only for a few hours.
07:53If you truly believe the Duke is the answer to your troubles,
07:59I'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.
08:20Mario. Mario. You said you wouldn't be long.
08:27I have to go. Just promise me you will be careful around him.
08:33I still have the knife you gave me. If he tries anything with me, bang.
08:38Okay, firstly, that's a knife, not a gun. It doesn't go bang.
08:41Well, knives don't really make sounds.
08:43I'm being serious. He's a violent man. That much I witnessed personally tonight.
08:49Mario, quit faffing about.
08:52I'm still waiting on my food.
08:55Right away. Promise me?
08:59I promise.
09:08Alessandra listened to the sounds of the party, and she imagined she was among them.
09:12Drinking, laughing, gossiping, dancing among the music and the food and the friends.
09:20She wanted it. All of it. She had it in her mind. She was there.
09:28Then, she opened her eyes.
09:43Is something wrong?
09:45No, it's nothing. I was just thinking about life.
09:50It'll get better soon.
09:52For every rain cloud, there's a rainbow, right?
09:55When was the last time you saw a rainbow here in Lockwood?
09:59I was going to say, happiness is when the next shipment of rum comes in.
10:07Someday, Alessandra thought.
10:16Besides Mario, the other staff had a tendency to avoid Alessandra.
10:22Still, she was always polite to them.
10:25All right. I'll see you back at the kitchen.
10:32You should be more careful with vulgarity. Stepmother might see you.
10:36Alessandra, please. Please don't hurt me.
10:40I'm sorry.
10:42I'm sorry.
10:44I'm sorry.
10:46I'm sorry.
10:48I'm sorry.
10:50I'm sorry.
10:52I'm sorry.
10:54What? Fuck you.
10:56Alessandra knew there were many rumors spread about her.
10:59So 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?
11:08Don't believe everything you hear. Please.
11:12May I enter my room?
11:25Kitty!
11:27It's just you and I tonight, I'm afraid.
11:30Her stepmother would be furious if she knew Alessandra kept a pet.
11:36But Kitty was the only thing that Alessandra could truly call hers.
11:55Breakfast, my lady.
11:58My lady, please. It'll get cold.
12:01Alessandra knew there was only one reason the maids wouldn't just leave food at the door and run.
12:06Kate is here.
12:12I will come back for you later.
12:19Alessandra, get up here this instant.
12:22Coming.
12:25What is it?
12:27Good morning, sister.
12:29Good morning.
12:31Leave us.
12:35Did you enjoy yourself last night, Alessandra?
12:38Very much so. The music reached my room.
12:41Tell me, what was it you were discussing with Duke Collins last night?
12:47He scolded me for being unable to recognize someone of his stature.
12:51You recognized someone of his stature, and then you arrived.
12:55Is that so? Was there anything else?
12:59He spoke briefly of you.
13:01What did he say?
13:03He pondered aloud, weighed his options.
13:06He 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.
13:21Alessandra, 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!
13:40Father, 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.
14:06Whoever 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.
14:24Let 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,
14:40so 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.
15:02Alfred 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.
15:15In 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.
15:37Please refrain from speaking in such a way when my guest arrives.
15:40I intend to make you the lady of the house.
15:42Um, what?
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,
16:33that 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.
16:46Alessandra worried that her mask might be a problem,
16:50but per the Duke's orders,
16:52Alfred 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
17:46Alessandra had been invited to eat at a table with someone.
17:55So, how did you do?
17:58So, how did you escape?
18:01Did you play a trick on the Baron?
18:03Or did he allow you to leave willingly?
18:05I am not working with my father, I assure you.
18:10In fact, I took a great risk being here today.
18:14You must know that I am extremely serious about this.
18:18There's no going back for me.
18:20Does your father hate you?
18:22Alessandra hoped he didn't, at least.
18:24In truth, she did not know.
18:27Hate is the wrong word.
18:29Ashamed.
18:31And he should be.
18:33But not of you.
18:35Every child deserves to be cherished by their parents.
18:38It's unfortunate that you were born under his charge.
18:42If I were the daughter of some farmer,
18:45they would have tossed me out with the other weeds.
18:48You were the farmer's daughter.
18:50I've intentionally been disfigured such as yourself.
18:53The life of a peasant is rarely as ruthless as high society.
18:58I don't want to talk about that.
19:10Now,
19:14someone must have been very jealous of you, Alessandra.
19:17Alessandra couldn't bear to speak.
19:19Some truths are far too painful.
19:25Let's say I believe you.
19:28Why would someone,
19:30for their whole life who's been hiding,
19:32seek to marry someone who's in the limelight?
19:35How does that serve you?
19:38Alessandra was fed up
19:40that people mistook her kindness for weakness.
19:44Truthfully,
19:45I did not plan on asking you to marry me.
19:48It was a spur-of-the-moment decision.
19:52I need an escape plan.
19:54And my only option is marriage.
19:58I never pictured that person to be quite as grand as you.
20:02But you fulfill all the criteria.
20:06There are only two things that I considered, Duke Collins.
20:10One,
20:11you are a notoriously private person,
20:14in spite of all the rumors that swirl about you.
20:18Secondly,
20:20you are quite capable of bringing my family to heel.
20:23And how does that benefit me?
20:27No one would dare bother a man with a cursed bride.
20:31Especially one they say can kill with a glance.
20:35She was free.
20:37She was free.
20:38One they say can kill with a glance.
20:41She was far from that scared girl he met in the garden the night before.
20:45I'd love to attend parties.
20:47To talk.
20:49To laugh. To dance.
20:52I'd rather die
20:54than live another day in the shadows.
21:08Good.
21:10Good?
21:12Sorry, what is good?
21:18Your contract needs rules
21:21and 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?
21:36Save your demand.
21:48What happened to your hand?
21:52It's nothing.
21:55If you were to be my wife, then it is certainly something more.
21:58Name the culprit and I shall have them punished.
22:00It was an accident.
22:02Well, let us be sure that there are no further accidents.
22:04If you deliver before we wed.
22:06I will certainly try.
22:11Well,
22:13based on our previous conversation,
22:16we are not to fall in love.
22:18Correct?
22:20That, Duke Collins,
22:22is a promise I intend to keep.
22:24Let us hope you're always disagreeable.
22:27To be quite frank,
22:29you are simply not my type.
22:31And what type do you fancy?
22:38What should be the second condition?
22:41Well, obviously you speak of this contract
22:43to no one other than my butler, myself.
22:45In fact,
22:47we should communicate all matters openly and thoroughly,
22:49even minor secrets breed contempt.
22:51Which can be quite
22:53irritating.
22:55Agreed.
22:57I shall be your butler.
22:58Agreed.
23:00But
23:02my mask stays on.
23:06I'm still writing.
23:10Jot this down.
23:12It's imperative that we sleep in the same room.
23:18Why are you so surprised?
23:20You act like I've been in longer sleep with my wife.
23:22While Asandra knew it wasn't common
23:24for a duke to share a room with his wife
23:26under normal circumstances,
23:28I suppose that makes sense.
23:30It is
23:32something couples do.
23:34Sleeping, Alessandra.
23:36I'm speaking of sleeping.
23:38Though if you wish...
23:40No, sleeping is just fine.
23:46Anything else?
23:48I believe we have the basics covered.
23:51We should have all the rest later.
23:53Don't you wish to add some protections?
23:55Some sort of
23:56punishment
23:58in case one of us violates the terms.
24:04There is also no timeline
24:06for our wedding plans.
24:08My main concern is secrecy.
24:10With a few less slip we married
24:12under this circumstance,
24:14it will ruin your reputation far more than mine.
24:17One more thing.
24:20We are to be married
24:22henceforth forever.
24:24To have and to hold
24:27forever.
24:30Until death.
24:32Forever?
24:34Of course.
24:37Do you intend me to bear children?
24:39Hide your worries.
24:41I have no need for a child
24:43to dirty these halls just yet.
24:45And
24:47you wouldn't mind me
24:49mothering that child
24:51eventually?
24:53I don't understand the question.
24:54I understand.
24:59You're getting on my nerves.
25:01You think of all this uncomfortable idea
25:03that 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'm simply worried
25:22what horrors a child of mine might face.
25:24Rumors
25:26swirl around me.
25:28The both of us.
25:30What if the child
25:32becomes 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
25:49to the rumor
25:51that Duke Collins was dangerous.
25:52She couldn't shake the feeling
25:54that his friendly demeanor with her
25:56was some sort of act.
25:58Still she longed
26:00for the freedom he offered.
26:02I'll do it.
26:04Do what?
26:06Sign the contract
26:08Duke Collins.
26:10So long
26:12as you can shield the child and I
26:14from abuse.
26:19Would you like to live with me
26:20I wish you would stop
26:22whatever accidents resulted.
26:25I appreciate your kindness
26:27and I do believe
26:29you can protect me from rumors
26:31after our wedding but...
26:34Rumors are such messy things
26:37especially when they concern
26:39our personal lives.
26:41Though they often come in handy
26:43in my line of work.
26:45Line of work?
26:47The King enlisted me to investigate
26:48a criminal act on his behalf.
26:50My station gives me a few advantages
26:52that a normal constable does not have.
26:54Alessandra recalled Mario telling her
26:56that Duke Collins had accosted her father
26:58over information on the missing women.
27:00Is that why you were at the party last night?
27:02You were looking for information.
27:05Your father enticed me with the prospect.
27:07He had nothing to share
27:09that I didn't already know.
27:11I apologize
27:13on behalf of my father.
27:15He is quite enthusiastic
27:16about you marrying Kate.
27:18Likely saw an opportunity
27:20to encourage your meeting.
27:22As soon as we're wed
27:24your family shall be forbidden
27:26from entering my home.
27:28I hope you don't mind.
27:30She did not.
27:36Thank you so much
27:38for the lovely tour.
27:40You have a beautiful home.
27:42I'm quite jealous of your paintings.
27:44My mother would complain
27:47when you paint her yourself.
27:49I dabble.
27:51She did more than dabble.
27:53It was her favorite pastime.
27:55Nothing compared to the feeling
27:57of distilling a bit of life onto canvas.
28:00How would one go about
28:02buying a few barrette originals?
28:04No, no, no.
28:06I am not a professional by any means.
28:08I'd rather buy art from someone I know
28:10than try and find what others find agreeable.
28:12You've no more room
28:14for any paintings of mine.
28:17Alfred,
28:19take down the ones
28:21from the bloody Dutchman,
28:23the Rembrandt.
28:27Are you insane?
28:30I have consulted a doctor, Val.
28:32I have a clean bill of health.
28:34If you are to live here
28:36then it is very important
28:38that you be able to leave your mark on me.
28:41I will send you a few pieces.
28:43I'm not going to leave you.
28:44I will send you a few pieces.
28:46Thank you, Duke Collins.
28:48Please,
28:50call me again.
28:52Thank you, Edgar.
28:54Whatever you think is fair,
28:56let Alfred know the price.
28:58Goodbye, Edgar.
29:00Goodbye, Alfred.
29:05Shall I prepare an engagement ring?
29:08For tomorrow morning, please.
29:10What happens tomorrow morning?
29:13Edgar explained that he and Alessandra
29:15planned to announce their engagement
29:17in front of her family the following morning.
29:19Oh, why are you so surprised, Alfred?
29:22I'm beginning to think these paintings as well.
29:24I asked you already.
29:26He wanted Alfred to bring the family
29:28a few gifts to celebrate.
29:30Cigars,
29:32jewelry,
29:34and paint for Alessandra.
29:36Lots of it.
29:38And then when you're done taking these down,
29:40please clean up my room.
29:42You're sharing a room?
29:44But this house is vast and I don't enjoy hiking.
29:47Right.
29:49All 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.
30:09Your father must have gone mad
30:11if he allowed you to leave this house.
30:13I did not leave the carriage.
30:15What would the townsfolk say
30:17if they were to learn that you were
30:19riding around amongst them?
30:21Mother...
30:23Your mother left you.
30:25Neither you nor your father
30:27seem to realize the suffering
30:29this caused me to put up with you.
30:31I'm sorry.
30:33I hope you enjoyed your day out.
30:35It will never happen again.
30:37Now, your presence drains me.
30:39You filthy mask.
30:41You speak as if you want to part
30:43with why I wear it.
30:47It'll all be over soon,
30:49she thought.
30:52Edgar might have noticed her hands,
30:55but Alessandra wasn't going to get him
30:57involved in her family drama.
31:10Kate.
31:12Not one more step.
31:21Mother said we were not allowed
31:23to have pets in the house.
31:25Imagine my surprise when I discover
31:27this little creature in your closet.
31:29Kate.
31:31I will take care of it, please.
31:33It does not deserve to be
31:35the innocent victim in our games.
31:37Father was furious with me.
31:39Last night.
31:41And I really wasn't.
31:43Was I, Alessandra?
31:45I am so, so sorry, Kate.
31:47I will make it up to you.
31:49I...
32:01No!
32:09She grew more desperate by the second.
32:11This didn't go well for the staff.
32:13Why is she running around?
32:15No!
32:17How did you get here?
32:23It's my fault.
32:25I should have hid you better
32:27and taken you with me.
32:32Oh, God.
32:34Has anyone seen my father?
32:36Where is he?
32:37What is all this incessant whining?
32:39Have you lost your damn mind?
32:41Alessandra knew Katrina
32:43would refuse to help save the dying cat.
32:46What is that wretched thing?
32:48I made it quite clear
32:50that I do not want pets in this house.
32:52Still, she had to try.
32:54For Kitty.
32:56Please, it is in pain.
32:58It needs a doctor.
33:00Help me and I swear I will find a new owner.
33:02Just throw it out.
33:04Your 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
33:21while Alessandra was called a monster.
33:23The girl was tired.
33:25So very tired.
33:27This house is just so frustrating.
33:31That does not sound like an apology.
33:33You there.
33:35Take that animal out.
33:38Fine, Alessandra thought.
33:40If they see me as a monster,
33:42so be it.
33:44Touch me or this kitten
33:46and 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 are out of a job.
33:59This, thought the maid.
34:01Inform the butler
34:03that Alessandra is to remain locked in a room.
34:05Not a stab in there.
34:08When you're done,
34:10pack your things and leave the hell out.
34:23Katrina had granted Alessandra a blessing
34:26without realizing it.
34:27She wanted to care for the kitten
34:29without anyone interrupting her.
34:31Hold on till tomorrow, little one.
34:33He will come for the both of us.
34:35Until the duke arrived the next day,
34:37she wanted to be alone.
34:51Kitty,
34:53are you feeling better?
34:54Kitty?
35:14Kitty had no reply.
35:21Me neither.
35:23Meanwhile,
35:25as Alessandra was starving,
35:27grieving and alone,
35:29her family enjoyed their morning tea in peace.
35:31If Alessandra gets to keep the cat,
35:33it's only fair that I have a puppy.
35:35Pretty please, daddy?
35:37Not a chance, princess.
35:39But I want it.
35:41She gets everything she wants.
35:43Alessandra got to speak with the duke
35:45where I hardly got so much as a word.
35:47Kate, don't eat so quickly.
35:49You'll never find a good husband
35:50besides,
35:52you still have a chance
35:54to woo the duke at 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
36:04for your future.
36:06We don't have much left.
36:08We need the duke to save us.
36:10Sir,
36:12Duke Edgar Collins is here to visit.
36:14He's brought his butler.
36:16The duke! Mother!
36:18I didn't know he was visiting.
36:20No!
36:22Well, what are you doing standing there?
36:24Bring in the duke right away.
36:26Should I change quickly?
36:30Duke Collins,
36:32to what do I owe the honor of this visit?
36:35I have something to discuss
36:37with your entire family.
36:39Yes, well then, please have a seat.
36:41Would you care for anything to eat?
36:43We're just now having our morning tea.
36:45I've already eaten.
36:47Baron, 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.
36:55Is it true, perchance?
36:57I intend to marry your daughter.
37:00What spectacular news!
37:03He's going to make a spectacular bride!
37:06You're mistaken.
37:08I intend to marry your other daughter,
37:10Alessandra.
37:14Alessandra?
37:15Alessandra?
37:18My Alessandra?
37:20Duke Collins,
37:22the townspeople believe her to be cursed.
37:25That would surely impact your reputation.
37:28Not so petty as to be concerned with such trivialities.
37:31There are plenty of rumors about me.
37:33But...
37:35I hope you're not implying that your reputation
37:37might be soiled by my visiting here.
37:39No, no.
37:42But, kindly,
37:43Duke Collins,
37:45you and my daughter,
37:47two different people.
37:49You're special.
37:51And Alessandra is not.
37:53Edgar was starting to wonder
37:55why Alessandra was not eating with her family.
37:57That's not what we meant.
37:59But out of my two daughters,
38:01Kate is the smarter choice.
38:04She has many prospective offers,
38:07quite a few young men of high status seeking her hand.
38:11Then Kate will be just fine.
38:13With my rejection.
38:15I'm here for Alessandra.
38:18Where is she?
38:20Why are you hiding her from me?
38:22Duke Collins,
38:24it is uncouth of you to
38:26keep asking for Alessandra.
38:28She does not possess an adult's mind.
38:31What did you say?
38:33Desmond feared Edgar would strangle her for saying that.
38:36Fine.
38:39I shall take you to her straight away.
38:41I assure you,
38:43Alessandra will give you the same answer.
38:45She doesn't like to be seen by others.
38:49Yes, right.
38:51This way, please.
38:55Alfred, wait here.
38:57Lovely home.
39:04And we've
39:07given her
39:09the best view
39:11in the whole house.
39:14And we've
39:16given her
39:18the best view
39:20in the whole house.
39:22And we've
39:24given her
39:27Alessandra.
39:29We have a guest.
39:45What happened?
39:48Wait.
39:50You'll see.
39:52I waited for you.
39:54Alessandra.
39:56Apologize.
39:58This instant.
40:05What have I done to deserve this?
40:07I promise I will rectify it.
40:09Please.
40:11Tell me.
40:16My kitten passed away this morning.
40:19And I am confined to my room for punishment.
40:22I can't leave to bury it.
40:24Why are you here, Duke Collins?
40:26Her words said,
40:28why are you here?
40:30But her eyes said,
40:32where were you?
40:36I'm here now
40:38to ask for your hand.
40:41But your family seems to think that's a bad decision.
40:47Do you agree?
40:49No.
40:53You said you would protect me.
40:56You've spent your life as sheep among foxes.
40:59We can be wolves.
41:06Alessandra.
41:08Duke Edgar is
41:10no ordinary man.
41:12You are not prepared for the demands of high society.
41:15Why don't you...
41:16Enough!
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?
42:17Think this over.