Taming the Marquess — Chapter 57

Welcome back to Taming the Marquess, specifically Chapter 57! 👋 This chapter stirred up *a lot* of feelings, and let's just say the new Emperor (formerly Second Prince Hazen) is definitely *not* winning any popularity contests with readers right now. 🙅‍♀️

Everyone is basically yelling at the screen for him to back OFF Lara! 😠 Readers see him as a manipulative schemer who's using Eskal to get his hands dirty securing the throne, all while trying to get close to Eskal's wife. The absolute kicker for fans? He didn't even notice Lara was coughing from her allergy! Compare that to Eskal, who built her a *pollen-free garden*! 😭 This lack of attention is a major red flag for readers and makes them root for Eskal even harder.

There's palpable worry about Lara finding out about Eskal's violent actions and the potential for a messy love triangle involving the Emperor. Basically, readers are collectively telling this new Emperor to sit down, stay in his lane, and leave Eskal and Lara alone! 🔪