When The Count’s Illegitimate Daughter Gets Married

Chapter 20

She could endure the slaps on her cheeks as a punishment for a crime she didn’t even commit.

But this?

Laritte’s legs became numb.

She didn’t fall to the ground, thanks to the people who caught her from behind.

Rose heard her shriek through the cracks of the door as she closed them.

She rushed down to the first floor, smirking. As she reached the floor, she met the Count.

Rose asked, catching her breath as she was walking at a fast pace.

“So, what exactly is going on, father?”
“We don’t know. Your mother went back to check on in the castle as soon as she heard about the Duke’s appearance. I’ve been waiting to hear from you….”

The Count said sweeping his chin, where he had begun to grow a beard, with his fingers.

Why did Ian Reinhardt appear in the castle?

If it were him, he would have lived the rest of his life in hiding.

Rebellion was one of the most serious crimes in the world.

Even if the royal family did something merciful, why did he have to show up in the castle when he was a traitor?

There must be some reason.

The Count fell into a deep agony.

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Now let us go back to the beginning and perceive the day from Ian’s point of view.

“Looks like we’ll have to get separated here.”
“If possible….I’ll come and visit you in a few days after I’m done with my business.”

After Ian and Laritte bid each other a goodbye, they began pacing in opposite directions slowly.

As he glanced backwards, he was able to confirm Laritte entering the Banquet Hall.

Unfortunately, he didn’t hear the words, “The Duchess, Laritte Reinhardt, is here.”

It was a chance to know her real name.

Ian kept moving.

Every single moment he had spent with her at the villa flooded into his mind.

The first one was when he tasted her meat stew.

“Do you like it?”

That was the first thing she said to Ian.

So, what did he say? Nothing?

clearly remembered the aroma of the stew. A scent mixed with meat and spices.

woman who made it was

rising the very

him a cup of milk tea

cup of savory tea of the right temperature for him.

made him feel

other things passed through his

uninvited guest did all the chores

they spent staying there, separated away from the

“…….”

his robes as he walked down the

was time to make a

of their tight security. It would be annoying if he caused the gathering of all imperial guards at once.

the emotionless blue eyes

the imperial security system were in groups of

was passed on by a deputy defense minister nearly a hundred years ago. It was much more effective to

a deep deserted corridor where there would be less

in time, two guards were approaching

and threw it lightly towards the opposite pillar as soon as they passed by

hit the floor, creating a ringing sound.

hear that?” “I’ll take a look.”

to the place and searched the area carefully. He scratched

right then, let’s resume our

in the front started to

be impossible to think there could be any problem inside the

moved as the other guard rushed

his mouth so that the guard in front wouldn’t hear him.

“…..!”
“Shh.”

neck, knocking him over in

the guard

The next second, he kicked

his head to the

“What…..”

vision was covered by Ian as he leaped down

at his head with the

“Sigh.”

chapters are available at the end of

to Ian that he couldn’t kill them but had

to dispose of the guards around him one

from the mopping techniques that he had shown Laritte during their time at the villa.

had an

like a

name that he gained with some kind of awe about his power. As a warning that he should

by the imperial order, so

currently had

people had fainted, Ian

be enough.’

stiff at the spot where he had separated with Laritte.

noble families, including the royal family, were already gathered

allowed to enter this hall unless you’re an

ignored the guard and walked

when he didn’t budge at