Chapter 38

Chapter 38

Translator: Effe

Editor: Yonnee

Yes. Because hes my child. Is there any problem?

It was a problem. The illegitimate son of a Barons daughter was going to be made heir to House Klausener? Did that make sense?

A duke must, of course, marry according to his status and look after his heir. It was of course a different matter if they couldnt sire their own child?

Ah!

James looked enlightened. Everything now matched.

The Duke must be unable to bear children. If thats the case, then everything made sense.

Elliot was a smart and beautiful boy, and he looked just like the Duke. Besides, fortunately, there was no huge distinction in classes between a Rommel and an Arren noble for them to marry.

Then, of course, Elliot should be the dukes successor.

And if Elliot was going to be officially registered in their family registry, it wouldnt be strange for him to marry Claire for the sake of that.

If a spouse were to die while leaving behind a young heir, it was often the case for the sister to remarry. This was so that disputes between families would not get complicated.

Reluctantly, as Erich could guess the thoughts floating in Jamess head, he spoke with a frown.

Claire and I had a quarrel, but we decided that this would be the best decision for the child.

Yes, thats right.

Despite Jamess reply, Erich continued without hiding his displeasure.

And I decided that the child was born to Claire. There will be no problem there.

I know what you mean. There are fewer procedural issues there and, above all, there would be no risk of blemishing the successors reputation.

Even though Elliot had been born before the wedding, it was only natural that being the duchess child would be better than being the departed sisters illegitimate child.

James almost groaned in response. Oh my God, the Delford Barony and the Klausener Duchy were going to be related! Who could have imagined that his nieces worthless illegitimate son would become the next head of the Klausener ducal household!

Erich uncrossed his legs. And he ended the conversation briefly.

Thank you for your understanding. The ceremony is going to be held with only close relatives. Thats all you need to know. The butler will contact you if there is anything you need as an in-law until the wedding.

Yes.

Erich lightly held out his hand. It was ordering him to leave now that the conversation was over.

Erichs attitude was arrogant, but James was not dissatisfied. He just dragged Charles, who was about to cry, bowed politely and stepped outside.

* * *

At that time, Claire was meeting the owners of the newspaper at the hotel.

I said I would keep the ceremony simple, I didnt mean to keep everything quiet.

Claire muttered to herself.

She must not fight discretely as though she was in hiding. The ceremony was going to be simple with only family and relatives because it was intended to make it look like a party for the stars.

[ To dispel all the rumors spread so far, were going to make this look like a very romantic marriage of love. ]

[ Its not though? ]

[ ]

[ What a grand thing. Dont even say such a thing. ]

[ Im dumbfounded. ]

Who was it whos spreading rumors enough to block other peoples way?

But Claire didnt go that far. Instead, she asked for permission to rectify what he had done so far.

Erich answered very lightly.

[ Lets buy everything. ]

[ What? ]

[ The papers. Even the postal service if necessary. ]

Said the rich man who made money by digging the ground.

Buy all the newspapers, he said. It was something she had never really thought about.

There was nothing he couldnt afford. There were no laws regarding the press, and there was no social concern about monopolies.

Most of those who called for freedom of speech and publication were also concerned about censorship and changes in government.

A few small businesses could be bought with just the power of money. If she were to become the owner, she could publish articles as she liked.

It wasnt just a matter of money. Its just that Claires idea didnt reach there.

[ Wow! I always mulled over how it would be possible to dismantle the media conglomerate, but I never thought about becoming one. I feel pathetic for my own insignificance. Im a long way from becoming a real noble. ]

[ You are doing well. ]

[ Youre not thinking that Im really blaming myself for not being a true noble, are you? ]

Claire replied in absurdity.

Erich asked.

[ By the way, what are you going to do after buying them out? For things like hush money or a non-disclosure agreement, you can just say a word or two. After a while, everyone will forget. ]

[ Even if the public forgets, high society wont. Now that this has happened, I really want to go aggressive make a scene. ]

[ Make a scene? ]

Erich, who did not understand exactly what Claire meant, asked back. Claire smiled and answered.

[ I will continue to make my matters appear in the papers. ]

[ Hmm. ]

[ Bear with it even if you dont like it. The primary goal is to draw attention on me rather than Elliot. ]

[ It is necessary. ]

[ Secondly, we will secure channels through which information flows in advance. Anyway, newspaper reporters are the ones who know the importance of information the best. ]

There was no doubt that someone who wanted to pursue Elliot would eventually come out. Someone might accidentally find out something.

But if they owned all the channels, reporters wouldnt have the ability to spread them.

Newspapers could control scandals, but they were also the first places where people could sniff out possible scandals first so they could sell their articles.

Hearing that, Erich nodded.

[ There are probably not a few people who will try to figure out something and get a piece of it. Who knows, but its not a bad idea. ]

[ The real intelligence agents should be stopped by you, Senior. This is to control the stories floating around in the private sector. ]

[ I understand. ]

Erich nodded again.

[ Thirdly, Im trying to nail down the fact that its me, not Elliot, that matters in this marriage. To those who know that Elliot is Elisas child, and to those who think that Elliot is your child, Senior. ]

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