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?”

Laritte, who were

– Ian Reinhardt, and the Duchess – Laritte Reinhardt has

pairs of eyes

daughter, took her steps

to go greet the

as the Ducal couple entered

silent as if

were on the most beautiful

one old lady

“Oh my goodness……”

couldn’t help but realize that Laritte’s dress was manufactured by the Nicholas Boutique.

not have been the skill of just an assistant of his.

the dress, a symbol of designer Nicholas’ work, was

stopped in her

dress worn by

her

were going

I think I’ve just

She couldn’t go.

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

Duchess was beside the Duke, she would never have the chance to make

not long ago, held back their

worth looking at

make their presence known to

it has been

Ian responded indifferently.

have you been?”

that Laritte wouldn’t be left

the President of Whitney productions, which is famous for manufacturing cosmetics. Count

chuckled while touching his mustache.

an honor to meet you, Duchess. You

pleasure to meet you,

the treason was just a

Ian could anticipate what they had been talking about so far.

they’d cut off Laritte’s words and ignore her

mouth drew into a line out of

proud she was of keeping a close relationship with the Ducal family!”

what would effectively

cold here as well.”

his coat only to

intent gaze didn’t falter at

Laritte was silent, as

a normal gesture between them.

turned to Count

Rose? I’m not sure I know of someone with such a

was cold unlike

with this tone of Ian’s.

Whitney

“Ah…right, right!”

He realized.

Count Brumayer wasn’t much favorable to the Duke! Miss Rose must’ve made a false

his voice to secure

Duchess! He cares a lot about her. Hey, there. Bring a sweet cocktail for this couple’s

you for your concern, Count.”

terrible rumor. That Duke was given this lady because of his

originated from

foothold to explain what she

Ian nodded inwardly.

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