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The Love Doll's Descent
After a childhood marred by abuse at a convent, Rachel finds a glimmer of hope in a sweet romance with a local boy named Andrew. However, her world is upended when she is taken to live with her uncle, Duke Dusse, under the guise of receiving a royal education. Rachel soon discovers the sinister truth: she is not being groomed for nobility, but is instead being trained as a "Love Doll" for her uncle's pleasure.
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Lessons in Submission
Rachel begins her rigorous and degrading training to become a "Love Doll" under the strict supervision of her Uncle Dusse. Despite her misery, she finds a brief moment of comfort with Alsid, the castle gardener. However, her attempt to find solace leads to a severe punishment, as Dusse uses her transgression to push her training to a more extreme level.
3
The Price of Forbidden Love
Rachel, a Love Doll candidate, sneaks out to confront her best friend Beth after hearing rumors that Beth is marrying Rachel's first love, Andrew. While the reunion brings a brief moment of intimacy and the revelation that Andrew still loves her, the joy is short-lived. Duke Dusse discovers the betrayal, leading to a brutal punishment for both Rachel and her friend Rosalie.
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The Duke's Forbidden Secret
As Rachel prepares for her debut ball and a potential reunion with Prince Andrew, she discovers the dark truth behind her uncle Duke Dusse's cold demeanor and impotence. The Duke confesses his forbidden love for his own sister—Rachel's mother—and reveals that he trained Rachel as a Love Doll to recreate her image. Moved by his grief and the discovery of her mother's preserved body, Rachel decides to comfort her uncle, leading to an intimate encounter that heals his trauma before she enters high society.