Chapter 190
Later, it was revealed that the man was an official working in the government.
He had close ties with local influential figures and recommended Carmen to Count Setabara, the lord of the region where she lived.
At the time, Count Setabara was troubled by the fall of his long-standing business partner, Count Schmidt.
His trusted partner had vanished like mist on the gallows, leaving Count Setabara in a difficult business position.
Having lost a crucial ally, Count Setabara had no choice but to align himself with Schmidt's successor, Viscount Ida.
There was no better way to solidify trust between the two families quickly than a marriage alliance.
Count Setabara subtly proposed a second marriage to Viscount Ida, who gladly accepted.
The problem, however, was that Count Setabara didn’t have an unmarried daughter of the right age.
He tried seeking a suitable candidate from his extended family, but only received refusals.