When The Count’s Illegitimate Daughter Gets Married

Chapter 41

Meanwhile, the nobles were busy talking inside the walls of the splendid mansion.

“Have you heard that the illegitimate girl is attending?”

A woman spoke from behind her fan.

“There was a reason why the venue of the banquet was changed to a larger one. We’ve all come to see it.”

The hall was 50 feet wider than the previously organized place, but it was still packed with people.

Women, with heavy lipstick painted on their lips, kept chatting only about one topic.

“This is the first time for the Ducal family to attend a gathering after escaping the stigma of treason. I never expected him to have an illegitimate child as his wife, but…… it’s a miracle in many ways.”

It was inevitable that the Duchess was the second most noble woman in the current state of the Empire.

This was because Prince Oscar did not yet receive the title of the Crown Prince.

“Haven’t you heard? According to Miss Rose Brumayer, it’s been one month since the Imperial Palace has reinstated the documents.”

Rose spread those false rumors to her advantage, while Laritte became known as an illegitimate child in luck.

The old lady nodded.

“No wonder there are too many unmarried young girls. He would surely go for a mistress in order to seek an heir.”

The group burst into laughter among themselves.

“Minya, you look so gorgeous. Which boutique is that dress from?”

Minya, the daughter of Marquis, smiled modestly.

“Not something to brag about…… but a new collection of Nicholas Boutique.”

She pretended she wasn’t, but she was proud inwardly.

That was the level she wanted.

When she heard the rumor that the Duke was attending, she begged her father to buy the dress for her.

It was the work of an assistant of the famous designer, but it glimmered as the finest quality of dress in the hall.

She could feel the envious gazes on her.

“Oh my God! Nicholas Boutique is the best in the Empire. It must be very expensive.”

“I’m so jealous of you, Lady Minya. The Duke would definitely fall for you.”

Minya shook her head.

“Oh my, how could you say that when the Duke is attending along with his wife? That’d be very disrespectful to her.”

But no one knew about Minya’s real intention, which was to apply to being a mistress to bear the Duke’s heir.

All the girls in Minya’s age were present for the Duke.

Then, Minya blurted out in the end.

“But of course, when the Duchess arrives, I’ll be sure to greet her……”

“That’s right. If you become his mistress, it will be difficult for the Duchess to attend the party. You should take this opportunity to show her around.”

“It’s almost time…… When will they arrive?”

and Laritte, who were standing at the front of the banquet hall.

and the Duchess

caused a dozen pairs of eyes

daughter, took her steps toward the

I’ll have to go greet the Duke

as the Ducal couple entered

silent as if time had

were on the most beautiful and shining

stop herself, one old lady murmured an exclamation.

“Oh my goodness……”

you were an aristocrat who knew anything, you couldn’t help but realize that

skill of just an assistant of

the dress, a symbol of designer Nicholas’

in her

such a dress worn by

her

were going to greet

I’ve just

She couldn’t go.

that she was struck by that high-end dress and the captivating beauty of Laritte.

the Duke, she would never have the chance

were envying Minya not long ago, held back

Minya’s face sure was worth looking at after her condescending behavior.

to make their presence known

has been so long!”

Ian responded indifferently.

you

so that Laritte wouldn’t be left out.

which is famous for manufacturing cosmetics. Count Whitney, this is my

while touching

you, Duchess. You truly look magnificent.”

to meet you, Count

to hear that the treason was just a misunderstanding! I

time, Ian could anticipate what they had

off Laritte’s words and ignore her for the false rumors Rose had

into a line

How very proud she was of keeping a close

effectively show

cold here as

removed his coat only to

gaze didn’t falter at his actions.

Laritte was silent,

was a normal

to Count Whitney.

know

unlike when he talked to

more familiar with this tone

of Whitney noticed Ian’s

“Ah…right, right!”

He realized.

much favorable to the

to secure himself by calming

to the Duchess! He cares a lot about her. Hey, there.

for your

rumor. That Duke was given this lady because of his

rumor originated from Rose.

foothold to explain what

Ian nodded inwardly.