Madam and the Stable Keeper (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 86

The banquet hosted jointly by Duke Lexion and his daughters was so lavish that no other house could even dream of replicating it.

Moreover, since Franz Lexion himself had sent out the invitations this time, a certain pride was evident even on the faces of those filling the hall.

“Not long ago, they held a social party, and within less than a month, only Lexion could host another event of this magnitude.”

“That’s precisely because it’s such a special occasion—after all, it concerns Lexion’s heir.”

“If they’ve taken this much care just to present themselves before the public, one can only imagine how generously Viscountess Portrion is being treated.”

When someone mentioned the viscountess currently staying in the duke’s guest wing, several guests flinched in surprise.

They were nobles of the capital, sensitive to rumors, and thus already aware of the recent gossip pamphlet someone had circulated.

The more perceptive quickly smoothed over the sudden silence.

“Well, that’s… utterly absurd, isn’t it?”

“It’s none other than her who found Lexion’s own bloodline—gifting her an entire mansion wouldn’t even be surprising.”

Those gathered here were the duke’s innermost circle and thus well acquainted with his temperament.

Franz Lexion, who had loved his wife deeply, had shown no interest in any woman after her passing. Moreover, he wasn’t foolish enough to stir up scandals involving women now, when he was aiming for the imperial throne.

There was simply no way he’d take a personal interest in a woman younger than his own daughter.

“Calling her privately to his study during the previous banquet was surely about his grandson.”

“If Lord Franz were the type to lay hands on a noblewoman who’s practically his granddaughter, he wouldn’t enjoy such widespread support today.”

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