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?”

stopped at Ian and Laritte, who were standing at the front

– Ian Reinhardt, and the Duchess – Laritte Reinhardt

dozen pairs of eyes

daughter, took her

have to go greet the

passed as the Ducal couple entered

silent as if time

on the most beautiful

old lady murmured an

“Oh my goodness……”

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

the skill

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

stopped in her tracks.

a dress worn by the

her asked.

you say you were going to greet

just got a stomach ache.”

She couldn’t go.

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

such a beautiful Duchess was beside the Duke, she would never have the chance to

Minya not long

was worth looking at after her condescending

make their presence known to the Ducal couple.

has been so long!”

Ian responded indifferently.

you

that Laritte wouldn’t

productions, which

while touching his

to meet you, Duchess.

pleasure to meet you, Count Whitney.”

was just a misunderstanding! I knew the Duke wasn’t capable of doing that.”

at a time, Ian could anticipate what

words and ignore her for the false

mouth drew into a line out of annoyance.

Rose attend, Duke? How very proud she was of keeping a

what would effectively

here as

removed his coat only to put it

didn’t falter at his actions.

was silent, as usual.

it was a normal

to Count Whitney.

I’m not sure I know of someone with

way he spoke was cold unlike when he

were more familiar with this tone of Ian’s.

Count of Whitney noticed Ian’s

“Ah…right, right!”

He realized.

favorable to the Duke! Miss Rose must’ve made a

to secure himself

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

for your concern,

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

rumor originated from Rose.

Count set a proper foothold to explain what she

Ian nodded inwardly.