My Dear Husband, Let's Keep It Business-Like! ~Countess Anastasia, Raised in The Downtown, Won't Give Up Her Way~ - Episode 25

The salon of the count’s mansion, where dinner time was approaching.

As I, having wrangled permission for a secret outing from Marcus, was in high spirits and about to head to the cafeteria, an unexpected new challenger appeared. It was Dahlia.

For Marcus, it’s the unexpected start of the second round.

Huh? Huh? What’s going to happen? Marie and I end up holding hands and staring at Dahlia and Marcus.

Marcus, who probably doesn’t even think that Marie and I know the situation, is glancing over here very awkwardly.

In other words, at this rate, Dahlia has already attacked Marcus a few times, hasn’t she…?

“Dahlia, stop it right there. I’ve told you many times, my feelings haven’t changed.”

I knew it!!

“But Mr. Marcus, you were just outsmarted by your wife, weren’t you?”

“Huh?”

“You always treat me like a child, but you were just lectured by someone younger than me, right? After all, doesn’t the age difference between people not hold much significance in human relationships?”

“That’s a different story. I think the age difference between Dahlia and me is a very big problem.”

Well… a 30-year age difference is significant, isn’t it? I don’t actually know how old Marcus is, but since it’s said that he has been serving as the steward since your husband’s father’s time, I think he must be around 50.

“If you say something like that, it will mean that His Majesty and the consort are also a problem.”

Ah.

Come to think of it, that’s true. There is indeed a nearly 30-year age difference between His Majesty and the consort.

“No way! I never even thought about something like that!!”

Marcus, sweating on his forehead, hurriedly denies it.

Of course, if we were to say that His Majesty’s relationship with the concubine is a problem, that would be a much bigger issue.

It’s a direct path to the crime of disrespect.

Upon hearing Marcus’s response, Dahlia continued with a beaming smile.

“Well then, the age difference isn’t a problem, right? That’s great. Now, what other issues are there with dating me?”

Whoa… Dahlia is really pushing forward.

So, Dahlia ‘s father, did you send her to the count’s family with this quality in mind!?

If Dahlia keeps pushing like this, it seems like she could easily overpower her husband as if he were a mere child’s arm.

They are doing an excellent job of reading.

Regrettably, I was unaware of my daughter’s preferences.

“I cannot even apologize to Lady Dahlia ‘s father, the Viscount.”

“My father has already been persuaded, so please don’t worry.”

It seems they have already come out.

“My job is extremely demanding, involving back-and-forth trips between the royal capital and the territory. My family has to endure a lot because of it…”

“Leave it to me, I’ll resolve it.”

“Th-this old man doesn’t suit a young and beautiful girl like Dahlia -chan!! My stomach has even started to stick out lately…”

“Isn’t that good enough? As long as I understand Marcus’s charm, that’s all that matters.”

Marcus turns bright red and is left speechless.

It’s cute how the usually composed uncle is being pushed around.

——Oh no, I almost ended up opening a new door myself.

“What’s so great about this old man…?”

“If you give me some time, I can recommend a nice place even until dawn.”

“…………”

Not only Marcus, but even Marie and I ended up blushing.

“Is there anything else?”

Saying that, Dahlia stands tall, not taking her eyes off Marcus for even a moment.

On the other hand, Marcus’s face, ears, and neck are all bright red, and he’s gasping for breath. …This match is over.

“It seems there is none. Well then, shall we start our relationship from today? I may be inexperienced, but I look forward to your guidance.”

Saying that, Dahlia gave a beaming smile and executed a truly beautiful curtsy.

Sister Dahlia is so cool!!

Marie and I quickly escaped from the salon so as not to disturb the two of them.

Leave the rest to the two young ones… wait, one of them isn’t young.

“Madam! You saw something wonderful, didn’t you?!!”

Somehow, Marie looks glossy.

“……Yeah. I got to see something good.”

Thus, the two of us headed to the cafeteria.

“Why are you dressed like that?!!”

And so, he was interrogated by the servants of this mansion.