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

Reinhardt, and the Duchess – Laritte Reinhardt

pairs of eyes to shoot at

took her steps toward the

to go

passed as the Ducal couple entered the hall.

silent as if time had been stopped.

most beautiful and shining

herself, one old lady murmured

“Oh my goodness……”

an aristocrat who knew anything, you couldn’t help but realize that Laritte’s dress was

the skill of

on the dress, a symbol

stopped in her

dress worn by

her

going to greet him, Lady

think I’ve just got a stomach ache.”

She couldn’t go.

that she was struck by that high-end dress

beside the Duke, she would never have the chance

were envying Minya not long ago, held back their

was worth looking

their presence known to

has

Ian responded indifferently.

have you

so that Laritte wouldn’t

is Count Anderson Whitney. He’s the President of Whitney productions, which is famous for manufacturing cosmetics. Count Whitney, this is

chuckled while

you,

pleasure to meet you, Count Whitney.”

hear that the treason was just a misunderstanding! I

countless people saying one word at a time, Ian could anticipate what they

they’d cut off Laritte’s words and ignore

a line out of annoyance.

proud she was of keeping a close

knew what would effectively show them the truth.

cold here as well.”

removed his coat only to

intent gaze didn’t falter at his actions.

was silent,

seemed like it was a normal gesture between them.

turned to

I’m not sure I know of someone with such

way he spoke was cold unlike when he talked

with this tone of Ian’s.

Whitney noticed Ian’s

“Ah…right, right!”

He realized.

favorable to the Duke! Miss Rose must’ve

to secure himself by calming Ian.

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

you for your concern,

I’ve heard a terrible rumor. That Duke was given

rumor originated from

a proper foothold to

Ian nodded inwardly.