Rogelia stared at the confident Claus and spoke up.

“What’s going on here?”

To Rogelia’s suspicious question, Claus responded indifferently.

“From now on, this hotel belongs to the Valtesar Duke. I will be staying here for a while for business inspection purposes.”

As Rogelia looked at Claus as if not believing his words, Closet, surprised, awkwardly smiled and spoke.

“I came here to experience the hotel’s service firsthand. You know, like testing customer satisfaction?”

Rogelia, exhaling deeply, looked back at Claus and spoke again.

“This won’t change anything. I will never return as a duke.”

For a moment, a fleeting expression of hurt crossed Claus’s eyes, which seemed emotionless. However, it was so brief that Rogelia dismissed it as a misunderstanding.

Contrary to Rogelia’s thoughts, Claus, with a deeply sinking voice, spoke with a bitter tone.

“That’s why I came, Rogelia.”

At the deeply sinking tone of his voice, Rogelia’s heart fluttered for a moment. She deliberately avoided eye contact.

At that moment, Johannes, who was between them, wandered around the hotel, speaking.

“There are many eyes watching. If it’s okay with you, let’s go inside and talk.”

Rogelia cut him off with a firm tone.

“No, I don’t need to see anything more.”

Saying that, she turned away, but Claus firmly grabbed her wrist.

When Claus, with a courteous yet indifferent voice, asked, “If it’s uncomfortable here, shall I personally take you to the Duke’s mansion?” Rogelia sharply looked at him.

Upon seeing Claus nodding subtly, Rogelia sighed deeply and decisively spoke.

“Just a moment.”

Entering the Feltin Harbor, which was not part of the plan, Rogelia, who had become a landmark-like presence in the huge hotel, glanced around the magnificent interior with fascination.

“When exactly was this hotel built?”

“Purchased two weeks ago.”

Two weeks ago, shortly after she arrived in Lapellios.

While Rogelia made a weary expression, Closet, who suddenly intervened, opened her mouth excitedly.

“The hotel’s name is Dreaming Valtesar!”

A somewhat eccentric name that was not typical of Claus. Rogelia raised her eyebrows slightly and responded nonchalantly.

“It’s better to wake up from that dream quickly.”

But the answer came from Closet, not Claus.

“I built it…”

Oh no…

When Closet shrugged with a disheartened expression, the flustered Rogelia quickly changed the subject.

“More importantly, Lady, about my letter…”

“Letter?”
Ah… I guess the timing of the letter’s arrival and the arrival of Closet and Claus in Lapellios might have been mixed up.

Rogelia awkwardly smiled and nodded.

“No, it’s nothing.”

“Oh, by the way, don’t worry about Grandpa Bernas and Missabelo. They’re being regularly checked by the Duke’s mansion. The sponsorship funds from Prince Consort will also be delivered by Alejandro for the time being.”

“That’s a relief.”

Rogelia, who left without properly greeting those around her, felt guilty. Closet, noticing her darkened expression, didn’t miss the opportunity to respond.

“If you’re so worried, let’s quickly go back to the Duke’s mansion.”

Even with Closet’s words, Rogelia only awkwardly smiled.

Meanwhile, they had arrived at the hotel reception room without realizing it.

The size and overwhelming atmosphere of the reception room made Rogelia widen her eyes.

My goodness… Is this not a banquet hall?

“While I’m here, don’t let anyone into the reception room.”

“Yes, understood.”

Claus, who seemed like the hotel manager, dismissed the servant and led the group to a window table.

Sitting on the luxurious sofa, Rogelia, who had a lot of time, straightforwardly spoke.

“How did you manage the Duke’s mansion after coming here?”

In response to her sharp question, Claus, casually crossing his legs, replied with composure.

“I have a capable aide; what’s there to worry about? Jeffrey will manage the mansion well. As for the hotel, Alejandro will handle the sponsorship funds for a while.”

Alejandro, who was crying, caught Rogelia’s eye.

“What about the hotel business?”

“No need to look at it with such suspicion. I just advanced a business I’ve been planning for a while.”

After saying that, Claus, with a serious gaze of a businessman, added, “Lapellios is more actively engaged with other countries than Lugbelt, and accordingly, there’s a considerable influx of people from various countries. I happened to acquire a hotel located in the port city of Felton in Lapellios, and I just advanced the business I’ve been promoting.”

At that moment, Johannes, who had been quietly sipping tea at the table, calmly added, “As far as I know, it wouldn’t have been sold at a low price.”

To Johannes’s piercing words, Claus twisted his lips and leisurely continued, “I spent money to buy several territories and mansions. It’s not just for the hotel business.”

Rogelia’s mouth opened wide for a moment…

It would not be talking about a shabby mansion like Hesing Viscount’s mansion when he mentioned territories or mansions.