Chapter 34

Chapter 34

Translator: Effe

Editor: Yonnee

Theres no way. What she saw

She said her boyfriend diedthat very day. And my sister gave birth to her boyfriends child. It seems that they did some sort of covenant ceremony that day as well.

Erich was speechless.

Of the several young nobles who died that day, there would be no need to ascertain which of them was the deceased boyfriend.

The departed Prince Jared resembled Erich more like a biological brother than a cousin.

And Jared was easy-going. Considering that he often hid his identity and ventured out of the palace and gave trouble to the escorts, it was no surprise that he had a girlfriend outside.

However, Erich didnt know that it was Claires sister.

Claire continued.

I was going to carry this secret to the grave alone.

You should have come to me back then, Claire.

No. Even still, it would have only resulted in putting Elliot in danger. You know what Im talking about. Even the Crown Prince had died.

Then what about Elliots rights? Thats not for you to decide.

Elliot is not even five years old right now. Even if you say that it is for Elliot to decide, I intend to let him know once he reaches adulthood.

Claire sighed, saying she knew he would say that.

Lineage and family inheritance rights are very important issues for the people of this era, and even more so for great nobles like Erich.

The reason I am telling this story is not to seek Elliots rights. Because I know that you value family and lineage, Senior.

Claire said calmly.

I have no intention of letting Elliot go, nor do I have any plans of giving him up. Hes my child. I didnt give birth to him, but I raised him with my own hands from the very day he was born. I want you to know this for sure, Senior.

Yes.

You know the rest of what I will be talking about, right?

I understand.

The departed couple couldnt feel relieved just because it was a secret relationship. Even if those people didnt know who the other half was, there must have been people who knew that Jared had a girl he was dating.

The childs face alone was circumstantial evidence.

Either make him an illegitimate son, or make him the eldest son of Klausener with proper recognition.

In any case, Elliot would be in danger unless Erich were to say that he was his son.

Be patient because its self-inflicted. Because it was Senior who brought the situation to this point.

Claire said.

Of course, Im not asking you to recognize Elliott as the eldest son, nor am I talking about making him Klauseners successor. It would be better to leave his birth in obscurity and go through the formalities of an adoption.

Its not impossible if both parties agree. And fortunately, Claire had all the rights of her own family, and Erich also has the power to suppress his relatives.

An adopted childs inheritance rights are lower than that of a child born out of wedlock. He will not interfere with the succession of the Klausener family. It wouldnt be a problem if we divorced at the right time, and you can strip him of the right to inherit your household.

As time passes, all this would eventually be forgotten. At that time, the topic should be focused on the couples muddy fight, and the issue of Elliots birth should still be a controversial issue, making it impossible to think of anything else.

Even so, some would have doubts, but by then the issue of the succession of the Imperial Family would have been decided, and the departed Crown Prince Jared would have been completely forgotten.

The matter of Elliots birth would continue to follow him, but its better to listen to dirty words than put his life at risk.

And by then, Elliot would be old enough to understand his circumstances.

However, Erich shook his head at Claires words.

As expected, you are thinking about it the wrong way.

I know its something that will make a dent on your reputation, Senior. I really tried to avoid this happening.

Claire sighed.

Youre the one who didnt believe me and brought the situation to this point. You said you were going to take responsibility for what you did.

Its not like that. Why do you want to end it with a divorce? Erich asked.

I told you. Elliot is not your child, and I want to clear up the issue of Klauseners succession

Do I look like the kind of man wholl get married just to get divorced in the end?

But the marriage proposal was made under the misunderstanding that Elliott was your child.

Erich glared at her. Claire beckoned him to calm down. Erich put his hand on the armrests again.

I am well aware that you value your family, Senior. Thats why I am being considerate now.

Im not going to say its not important to carry on the line, but do I not even know that keeping a ladys honor and protecting the child are more important?

Those words touched her heart a little. Claire put her hand on Erichs cheek with a smile.

Nonsense. If you wanted to protect a ladys honor, you shouldnt have touched her. Isnt that a normal gentlemans duty?

You are the one who doesnt treat me like a gentleman. I just responded as expected.

You have already used the media to ruin my reputation, but this sophistry hmm.

Claires words didnt follow through.

Erichs hand went down the back of her head, messing with her neatly styled auburn hair.

His large hands caressed her head like a massage. As Claire closed her eyes with a short moan, her head tilted back.

A warm feeling covered Claires lips. Erichs lips were a bit dry, coming to her as a shock.

Claires breath got caught. Inadvertently, she stomped her feet to the floor because of her nervousness, but before she could back away, Erich grabbed the armrest and pulled her and the chair towards himself.

Didnt I tell you that I would choose any means?

Just because you declared war doesnt mean you are a gentleman.

And you were not wise.

What?

Erichs hand covered her tensely clenched fist. Her hands were large and his palms were hard, and heat rose quickly where he held her.

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