My Dog-like Grand Duke

Synopsis

My Dog-like Grand Duke Chapter 40 has been released. Liët's calculated smile falters as she gazes upon Cain, the archduke whose reputation precedes him – a man rumored to possess the cold heart of an artificial being. His eyes seem to bore into hers, issuing a warning, yet Liët presses on, driven by desperation. She needs Cain's help, not because she wants it, but because it will save her sister, Betane, from a lifetime bound to the crown. The prospect of watching her beloved sister sacrifice happiness weighs heavily on Liët; as much as she resents being used as a pawn, she cannot deny the pang of fear that threatens to consume her. Their first meeting ends with Cain rebuffing every attempt at intimacy, each rejection striking a cruel blow to Liët's fragile ego. Her resolve shakes, but it's precisely this vulnerability that sparks a fierce determination within her. Rather than bend to his whims, she proffers a proposal: marry him under contract, acknowledging neither of them truly desires union. For weeks, Cain has remained enigmatic, but tonight, something different lingers beneath the surface – an almost imperceptible glimmer of unease, one hint enough for Liët to press forward. As Cain slowly surrenders his defenses, he reveals fragments of a fractured soul – bruised petals hiding beneath armor that once appeared indestructible. Therein lies the challenge for both Liët and Cain: confront the realities behind their carefully crafted masks and face what they thought was lost forever. While claws may still slice through words, inside each other's hearts beats more than just loyalty; entwined emotions forged between unforeseen participants hide risks foreign to this drear monarchical routine some concealed layers ago.