The Grand Duchess and Her Lovestruck Aunt

Solam did not hide his concerns, but Philip did not care in the slightest. He said he would handle it, then went to find the owner of the mansion.

Before long, the noblewoman from earlier returned with Philip. Seeing how she clung to him like a little bird, Solam knew that this woman was not merely playing around with Philip. She was serious!

Solam now somewhat understood why Philip had been hunted down in the south. This guy did not merely toy with women's bodies—he stole their hearts too! Those men might be able to tolerate their wives making a momentary mistake, but no man could endure his woman truly falling in love with someone else!

Watching the noblewoman tightly clutch one of Philip's arms as she approached him, Solam felt a sharp ache in his balls. What the hell was this? At the same time, he silently mourned for the bearded man.

Being cuckolded was one thing. Now, he might not even get to keep the hat.

After Philip introduced them, Solam learned that this woman was named Diana. Though she looked lovestruck, her rank was the same as Solam's: she was a marquis. She was the previous grand duke's sister, making her the current grand duchess's aunt—a genuine member of the royal family.

Because she had been deeply favored by both the grand duke before last and the previous grand duke, upon reaching adulthood, she had received not only a vast amount of property but also a portion of the royal estates. This extravagant mansion before them was one of the royal residences she had received from the previous grand duke, and it was also the most luxurious one.

Philip told Diana about Solam's predicament, but the woman did not care at all. She simply looked at Philip