The First Night With the Duke — Chapter 49

Whew, things are heating up in The First Night With the Duke: Chapter 49, and readers are practically vibrating with a mix of anxiety and "I told you so!" vibes! 😬 The biggest collective gasp from the comments? The absolute certainty that our dear Ripley is about to walk straight into a scandalous trap.

Everyone's bracing for the inevitable rumors after Ripley's very public dinner with the Prince, carting him home drunk, and *gasp* spending the night at the Imperial Palace while her Duke is off at war. "Here comes the scandal!" and "Rumors are about to eat her alive!" are just some of the sentiments. Many readers are lamenting Ripley's incredible naivete, with some calling her "dumb" or questioning if she's learned anything at all. 🤦‍♀️

There's a strong suspicion that the Prince might be intentionally orchestrating this whole situation to create drama or harm her reputation. While some find her frustratingly clueless, a few loyal fans still see her as cute despite her lack of street smarts. And hey, at least the running gag of her making bomb shots is still a hit! 😂

Overall, it seems like a lot of readers are watching with bated breath, wondering just how much chaos this *first night* will cause for Ripley!