Chapter: 763
As the two of them had a brief conversation, another person opened the door to the terrace.
Astelle turned to him involuntarily, startled.
Even though it had only been a month, it felt like she had not seen her father for a long time.
Before Astelle could greet him first, the Duke smiled politely.
“Congratulations, Your Majesty.”
Count Ecklen also greeted him.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, Duke.”
“Yes, it’s been a while.”
The Duke replied stiffly. His tone was stiff, but his eyes were like looking at something contemptuous.
The Count looked at him calmly and said, “I heard about the succession news.”
For a moment, displeasure passed in the Duke’s light green eyes.
“Now that I am old, it is time to lay down the heavy burdens.” The Duke of Reston replied with a smile.
Pretending to be a caring father full of affection for his son, he added, “It’s really nice to have a son to pass on to the title. He is my own son who inherited my blood, so I can trust him with anything.”
How childish. It was sarcasm. Count Ecklen adopted his nephew because he had no biological son.
“You must be proud to have a great son. The new duke is impeccable.”
On the other hand, Count Ecklen was still polite.
He’s not a man full of intimidation, but his honest attitude gives him a sense of dignity.
“Count, I’d like to have a word with my father for a moment.”
Astelle felt sorry for Count Ecklen, so she decided to separate the two.
The Count bowed politely and calmly retreated.
“Long time no see, Father.”
“Yeah, it’s been a while.”
He replied in his usual manner.
“A lot of time has passed since the national wedding, now he has finally become a crown prince.”
Her father is still a duke.