The First Night With the Duke — Chapter 15

Whew, things got wild in The First Night With the Duke: Chapter 15! This chapter had readers in an absolute frenzy, with a huge divide on who to feel worse for. At the heart of it all? Ripley's absolutely bonkers plan to avoid marrying the Duke! 🤯

Many readers felt an immediate pang of sympathy for the Duke, lamenting, "Oh man I feel so bad for him 😭" as Ripley's dramatic (and fake) "injury" directly triggered his deep-seated trauma of losing his family. It was definitely a jaw-dropping moment that made hearts sink.💔

However, the sympathy for the Duke was quickly balanced by those who remembered his own actions. "Like I feel bad for him… but also he was THREATENING TO CRUSH HER HEAD!" pointed out some, reminding everyone that the Duke *did* blackmail Ripley into marriage. So, was Ripley's extreme measure "payback's a bitch lol" or just "too far"? Opinions are definitely split! 🤔

Despite the high-stakes drama and questionable decisions from both leads (dubbed "emotionally stupid" and "mentally unsound" by some), a good number of fans couldn't help but laugh at the sheer absurdity, praising Sylvia for being the real MVP. Others are left wondering, will these two ever get their act together, or will this be the chapter that makes them drop the series? Only time (and more chapters) will tell! 😂