Who Did You Say My Father Is? - Chapter 39

“My goodness!” Cecile exclaimed, jumping up from her seat. Covering her mouth with her hands and her eyes sparkling, her behavior belied her 50 years, resembling more a girl excitedly gossiping about a love affair.

Grand Duke Albrecht? That would be more than welcome. Of course, the news of having a child before marriage was not something to celebrate, and the public’s view wouldn’t be kind. But if it had to be anyone, better the father be someone of the highest standing.

In that regard, Grand Duke Albrecht was an ideal candidate. He had impeccable qualifications, noble lineage, and above all, a chaste personal life devoid of any scandal. Cecile liked the idea of him being Celeste’s partner.

She clasped her flushed face with trembling hands, appearing as if she, not Celeste, had found a suitor.

“So, he came all the way here for her? My goodness, oh Lord.”

What should be prepared first? Rumors, especially those involving romantic affairs, spread like wildfire. The news that Countess Luise had become an unwed mother would soon be all over the capital.

In a haste, Cecile thought about arranging a wedding as soon as possible. To her, Celeste was like a daughter. What parent could watch their child’s reputation crumble without doing something?

“It’s just my speculation, but I think it’s Grand Duke Albrecht. There have always been weird rumors about Countess Celeste and Grand Duke Toscour, but we know those were baseless.”

Franz had his reasons for frequently inviting Celeste to his mansion. It was more about business relations with her family than personal matters, and they had to remain tight-lipped about it, however inconvenient the scandalous rumors were. The household staff knew how unfair it was.

“And I sensed something was off when Grand Duke Albrecht visited us in Urentum. Even if he was conducting an imperial investigation, it was unusual for a man of his stature to personally visit such a remote village. And the way he looked at Countess Celeste… When the explosion happened, he shielded her with his body, even injuring himself in the process!”

There was no need for further explanation. A man throwing himself into harm’s way to save a woman? That spoke volumes. Only love could drive such an act.

“Our Countess, so capable and industrious. And to think, she had been secretly involved with Grand Duke Albrecht… When did they even find the time and place for such a romantic liaison?” Cecile’s lips twitched with amusement.

“Then the private talk they’re having in the study now, is it about marriage?”

“Marriage?”

Wasn’t that jumping several steps ahead in their relationship? Hanna and Liv looked taken aback by the rapid progression of events.
Of course, considering her age, Celeste was more than ready for marriage, but marriage so suddenly?

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