PBPGD

CHAPTER 45

Claude's gaze was at the place where the wives had gathered.

Marilyn's
mouth slowly stiffens as she follows where his gaze is.

If Wade hadn't stopped as he cares deeply about Rosina, Claude might've
gone past Marilyn. He would've approached Canillian Vale.

When she thought about it, her pride was hurt.

'How long do I have to feel such unpleasantness against that man?' Marilyn thought.

But jealousy didn't suit the lady. And that person was a man, right?

Marilyn stood in front of Claude, trying to suppress her soaring irritation.

"Greetings, Duke Claude."

Looking at Marilyn smiling brightly, he tilted his head.

"It's been a while, my Lady."

"You must've been busy. I hardly see you."

The golden sun shone through the numerous arched windows.

"I had a lot of work."

Marilyn linked her arms to Claude's, who was smiling neatly. Then took a step naturally.

Curious gazes were towards the two as they walked. As he seems to approach Canillian Vale a while ago, Claude is now with Marilyn.

"I was worried because you haven't shown yourself since your last visit with the Prince of Gaior. Did you get hurt anywhere?"

"As you can see."

"That's a relief. I was worried."

The image of the two was glimpsed through the glass window of the long gallery. A perfect and beautiful pair.

Marilyn quickly felt better. So she immediately changed the subject.

"By the way, do you know, Duke? I heard the diamonds from neutral regions
are so beautiful?"

"My father and mother are managing the matter about the diamonds."

"Oh, really? That's too bad. I heard it's really beautiful.."

"There will be a lot of opportunities."

Marilyn's words begin to accelerate with a stereotypical answer and a reluctant smile.

"Then, is everything fine with the Grand Duke? Actually... The Duchess invited me and my mother to the North. We can't just move right away, but I'm going to visit before the days get hot."

Marilyn's bright smile deepens. Regardless of the circumstances, she was proud that the nobles gazes are towards her, as she links her arm with Claude. Among them was also the family of the lady that had proposed a marriage to the Young Duke over and over again.

Although her title was lower than that of a Marquis, she was a Countess who've gained wealth through economic activities.

The Countess covered her face with a fan as Marilyn glanced at her, then they greeted each other.

It was a combination that no one could dare to engage, the next Grand Duke and the lady of a Marquis family, who's likely to become the Duke's wife.

"By the way, Marquis Vale seems to cherish Lord Canillian. Seeing how they take care of him like a child held in their arms. I guess all the things I was worried about were groundless. I was worried that I might be hated."

At Marilyn's words, Claude's gaze turned to the corner. There was Canillian quietly standing as if she was the Marchioness' servant.

With an expression that's trying to hide her boredom in the midst of the wives, she wipes her teary eyes. Perhaps because of a big yawn.