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?”

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

– Ian Reinhardt, and the Duchess – Laritte

a dozen pairs of eyes to shoot at the

took her

go

the Ducal

hall fell silent as if time had

most beautiful

herself, one old

“Oh my goodness……”

were an aristocrat who knew anything, you couldn’t help but realize that Laritte’s dress was manufactured by the Nicholas

the skill

a symbol of designer Nicholas’

in her tracks.

a dress worn by the illegitimate girl?

behind her

were going to greet

I think I’ve just got

She couldn’t go.

by that high-end dress and the captivating beauty of

long as such a beautiful Duchess was beside the Duke, she would never have

who were envying Minya not long ago,

was worth looking at

presence known

Duke, it has been so

Ian responded indifferently.

you been?”

so that Laritte wouldn’t be left

Whitney. He’s the President of Whitney productions, which is famous

while touching

you, Duchess. You truly

to meet

just a misunderstanding! I knew the Duke wasn’t capable

people saying one word at a time, Ian could anticipate what they had been talking about so

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

mouth drew into a line out of

Duke? How very proud she was of keeping a close relationship with

would effectively

here

only to

intent gaze didn’t falter

was silent, as usual.

seemed like it was a normal gesture between them.

to Count Whitney.

I’m not sure I know of someone with such a name.”

he spoke was cold unlike when he talked

with this tone

Whitney noticed

“Ah…right, right!”

He realized.

to the Duke! Miss

raised his voice to secure himself by calming Ian.

Duke is very kind to the Duchess! He cares a lot about her.

you for your concern,

That Duke was

originated from Rose.

a proper foothold to explain what she said.

Ian nodded inwardly.