The First Night With the Duke — Chapter 18

Whew, what a ride! The First Night With the Duke: Chapter 18 definitely took readers on an emotional rollercoaster. From pure fluff and sweet friendship moments to a sudden plunge into family drama and a hilarious, yet cringeworthy, self-talk-in-the-mirror moment, this chapter had it all! 🎢

Everyone's buzzing about how much they adore Etoile! 🥰 Readers can't get enough of her genuinely kind and wholesome nature, with many hoping she finds her own happiness (and maybe even a match with Wright 👀). She's truly shining as the beloved OG FL this time around!

But the chapter wasn't without its intensity. Ripley's past trauma and the "unrelated A-Holes" who persecuted her stirred up strong feelings, though some debated her actions with her friend's boyfriend. It's clear that while readers are empathetic, they're also holding Ripley accountable for communication. Still, the overwhelming sentiment is one of hope for all characters—Ripley, Etoile, the Duke, and Sylvia—to finally find their well-deserved happiness. Get ready for the next chapter, because that mirror scene has everyone bracing for some serious second-hand embarrassment! 😂