# Chapter 1
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Beautiful and luxurious banquet hall.
Society ladies gathered in small groups to dance or chat.
While they were talking in an unusual way, they kept looking at one person.
“Oh my god that necklace……………… “I think it’s made of the Ortiz diamond that sold for 4 million gold?”
“Oh my God, I heard that Madame Auer closed her dressing room for a month to make this dress. It's worth it. Beautiful
Very…………..”
The place where they focused their eyes is exactly like the picture.
A woman was getting some air on the balcony.
Her neatly curled hair, her elegant clothes, her skin that glowed well, and her long, beautifully drawn eyes stood out.
Above all, her bright red hair and attractive green eyes attracted people's attention.
Was Baron Elan’s daughter so beautiful?”
“I had no idea. “After I turned seventeen, she only wore old clothes like common people.”
“I thought she was just a poor woman walking around making money………….”
So people talked about Judith Aylan, or rather Judith Mayus, all through the banquet. I was busy as expected, was Judith's behaviour
Because it was interesting.
Judith Elan was originally a noble whose family fell and she was orphaned and inherited a large amount of debt.
When I was young, my family's situation wasn't that bad. But things changed when her father committed suicide after failing at work when she was seventeen years old.
Her mother ran away in the night, throwing all her household expenses along with her servants, leaving young Judith with a mountain of debt and inheriting only the baronetcy.
Judith had borrowed money from her friends several times but it was not a debt that could be resolved in this way. After that, she was seen several times looking for work in old clothes.
And so people forgot about her.
Just like the countless misfortunes of others that do not affect you.
But.
“Oh, wait a minute. “You can't call her Baroness Elan anymore.”
….Show. Then, “Should I call her Duchess Mayus?”
A few days ago, she reappeared amid a storm of rumors. The rumors were that she was pregnant with Duke Mayos’ child.
The problem is that Duke Maios is currently missing……..However, he is officially Duke Maios
An official announcement was made,
In Judith's womb, she was said to be carrying a child with clearly Maius's blood,
Although the whereabouts of the Duke of the Duchy remain unknown, this means that Judith has been recognized as his daughter-in-law.
Although Judith was unable to have a wedding because there was no groom, she entered the Duke's family anyway.
“Should we go and ask her? Where did she meet Duke Maius and how did she seduce him?……..”
“Is this really the Maios bloodline? No, the Duke has been missing for five years now.”
But Duke Maius said he had personally confirmed the direct lineage.”
“Could it be a scam?
They say that she is suddenly pregnant with the Duke's child, but the Duke has not even appeared, frankly, in the Duchy of Maios
They say it was advertised, but it is not completely reliable… … … … ….
“I'm curious, but I can't ask. Last time you asked me.”
To lend her money, pretend not to know her… … … … … ….
And then.
“All of you.”
A sound like frost came out.
“Why do you talk so much about my daughter-in-law?”
The people who were whispering immediately silenced their mouths.
“Who dares to question the daughter-in-law approved by Maius?”
The person who walked through the crowd was the Duchess of Mayus. He is known for enjoying all kinds of extravagances and having a bad personality.
She was a woman with burning blood. The lady with platinum blonde hair was very beautiful, but her expression seemed to be dripping with ice.
Duke Mayus, a historical noble family that is said to kill even flying birds in the empire.
Although they were notorious for their conflict with the Imperial Family, they were such a great family that even the Imperial Family did not...
You can do anything reckless to them.
The Duke of Maios was famous for being bloodless and tearless, and the Duchess of Maios is also known for having an equally eccentric temperament.
Five years ago, after their eldest son ran away from home and disappeared, their temper became more acute.
“Maybe Mayus is mocking you.”
The Duchess of Mays spread her colorful fan and dazzled.
“I see how you look down upon my daughter-in-law who is pregnant with the blood of Maius.”
Everyone fell silent because of the cold voice. One thing was certain.
The Duchess of Maius took care of her daughter-in-law, who was no different from a ar.
Just because she carries the blood of her lost son…………
Well, it doesn't look like they were taken care of very carefully.
It is amazing to see that Judith, who lived a strict life not unlike common mendicants, was brought here fully decorated from head to toe.
“Let's go, honey.”
Duchess Mayus walked slowly and approached Judith directly.
“The Duke will wait. I don't have time to hang out with people like that. Maybe the baby in your stomach wants a rest now.”
Judith smiled shyly and stood next to Duchess Mayus. I was
I caressed my stomach, which wasn't bloated at all because I was in the early stages of pregnancy.
In the carriage returning to the Duchy of Maios.
“Now the rumors have definitely spread in social circles.”
Isabella Maius, Duchess of Maius, crossed her arms and spoke arrogantly.
“I'm saying you got pregnant with Ekyan's child. We have specified. We personally recognized Mayus's child.
“Oh, yes.”
Judith, accused of the fake pregnancy drama, sat up straight and smiled.
“I think so. Now there will be no choice but to continue reporting the Little Duke’s death. Because I showed up.”
The Duke and Duchess of Maius were also complicit in this fraud by relationship alone - they were in fact Judith's employers and not Judith's in-laws.
“Huh.”
Isabella sighed once and then examined Judith from head to toe with her cold gaze. Judith, who had been watching her for a while, spoke quietly.
“You have put it to good use. When we return to the Duke’s residence I will immediately return all the jewelry and dresses… … … … … … .”
“Are you crazy?”
Chloe shouted, interrupting Judith.
“What do you think, Maius? Oh? Do you think I’ll take this back? It’s not that bad, just take it!”
"Yes?"
“Regardless of the contract, do you think we can’t do even one thing because you are my daughter-in-law? Oh?”
Isabella was angry.
“Look, the light-colored dress suits you so well!
Let's go get another one like it tomorrow! Do you understand?”
“.uh… … … … …uncle, yes.”
Being a fake pregnant woman, you are so skinny! “Once you arrive at the Duke’s residence, get ready for a late-night snack!”
Judith, sensing the kindness hidden in Isabella's words, smiled and nodded.
Meanwhile, I struggled greatly with the burden of debt. But now that things are good, it seems that all the hardships I went through have already been forgotten.
This was all thanks to me suddenly remembering my past life and using the original work to do a strange trick.
“The marriage contract of the fake son of this villain’s family is real.”
"This is good!"
After holding out like this for a few months, they planned to announce the abortion and divorce at the same time. Anyway, according to the original work, her husband, Ekian Mayus will not return.
“It's a temporary job, but let's enjoy these few months.” “Because they are all good people.”
Everything was going as Judith expected.
That was certainly the case when I returned from the banquet late at night and arrived in front of the Duke's residence with Isabella.
“You're late.”
Judith and Isabella froze as they got out of the carriage. A weak but low sound cut through the hot summer night air like a bolt of lightning.
"It's been a long time, mom."
With his back to the pitch-black night, a handsome young man smiled at them straight.
“Eh, Ikian?”
Isabella's eyes widened as she faced her eldest son who had appeared for the first time in five years after being missing for a long time.
You……..
The handsome, gentle man smiled slightly at Isabella, who couldn't bear to continue talking. Then, the man's intense gaze turned to Judith.
“…and this”…
Judith was also in a panic.
It was actually Ekian Mayus, her husband on paper, someone she had never met before.
According to the original story, he is a man who will never return even if his wife, who was pregnant with his child, appears. His red eyes looked at her slowly, her mouth slightly open, as if she was licking.
“Maybe my wife.”
In silence, he slowly crossed his arms and added:
“You are pregnant with my child.”