When The Count’s Illegitimate Daughter Gets Married

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And Laritte, this is Oscar Iassa, the Crown Prince of the Empire.”

Oscar greeted with a gentle gesture.

“Finally, we have been officially greeted, Ma’am.”

He kissed the back of Laritte’s hand.

A group of knights who happened to pass through the area greeted the Crown Prince, while Mason smiled when he discovered Laritte.

Prince Oscar also knew about Mason.
He was a respectful veteran.

However, Oscar was kind of shocked.

How was the noble Sir Mason exchanging a friendly glance with the Duchess?

‘I see, the Duchess is loved by everyone.’

Oscar was also aware that Ian had destroyed the family of Count Brumayer for Laritte.

It was a famous gossip in society.

Even so, everyone expected the Duchess – ‘an illegitimate child’ – would soon be abandoned.

But, it didn’t happen.

Laritte was a Duchess decent enough to be respected by the people of the mansion.

Meanwhile, Ian coughed because Oscar kept his grip on Laritte’s hand for a while longer as he got lost in his thoughts.

“Ahem.”

Ian was a little uncomfortable at the sight.

“Let’s talk inside.”

Oscar finally let go of Laritte’s hand.

Why?

The gesture didn’t last that long either.

Did he happen to be?

Oscar’s outstanding sense of surviving in a thorny imperial family alerted him.

Ian was acting extraordinary!

He did hear that their marriage was political, but Ian’s eyes were gentle and caring every time he glanced at Laritte.

It was the first time for Oscar to see Ian like that, even though he was friends with him since childhood.

In the meantime, Laritte escaped from Ian and ran into the mansion.

‘I don’t like her wearing those cumbersome clothes!’

Frustrated, Ian yelled at Laritte’s back.

“Be careful not to fall.”

No answer.

Oscar opened his mouth as he was guided by Ian into the mansion.

“I was curious why you didn’t show up in society these days.
However, I’m relieved to see you doing well.”

He looked up at Ian.

Oscar was tall, but Ian was even taller.
His sharp jawline and handsome features were visible.

Oscar was ashamed.

Due to lack of power, he could not protect the Duchy from the Empress’s clutches.

Ian was of course not afraid of the royalty.

“I recently saw a report that you set up a subjugation troop after a suspected dragon sighting.
Luckily, you didn’t have to face one.”

It seemed Oscar was scared to face a dragon.

Ian replied casually with his usual low voice.

“That is true.”
“If you had been hurt, you would have worried your beloved Duchess.
You are not alone anymore, so be careful.”

Oscar was so focused on advising his friend that he didn’t notice Ian pause.

He turned around to find Ian confused.

“Ian?”

Beloved Duchess? What did Ian just hear?

“What do you mean, beloved?”

No way.

Ian thought it was clear to him that he did not love anyone!

“……Did I say something wrong?”

Oscar didn’t understand either.

From what he witnessed, Ian and Laritte were a loving couple.

He didn’t know how the Duchess felt, but he was clear about his friend’s feelings.

“Don’t say anything weird, especially in front of Laritte!”

Oscar’s gentle features gradually turned into clear astonishment.

‘Does Ian not know how he feels?’

“Ian, you…..”
“I don’t want to listen to it.”

As Ian disappeared into the mansion, Oscar quietly followed him.

‘Doesn’t he hold feelings for the Duchess? Am I mistaken?’

Oscar had to reconsider his definition of love.