Blackening the Affectionate Male Lead (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 75

Lindsay’s vineyard was astonishingly vast. Whitney looked around, her head swiveling as she took in the sprawling expanse of vineyards before her.

Perhaps because she was mounted on horseback, the sheer scale truly hit home.

‘It’s impeccably maintained too. The sunlight exposure is perfect, and the breeze makes for an ideal growing environment.’

She was even more perplexed now. The repeated mention of failed deals still nagged at her.

“We’ll need to proceed on foot from here.”

Jegmun dismounted and extended his hand to her. Whitney took it and gracefully stepped down from her horse. Though the view differed from atop the horse, it was clear just how meticulously Lindsay had cultivated his vineyard.

“Were failed deals common?”

“As far as I know, there have been a few instances—specifically large orders that were canceled after being placed.”

“Hmm, that certainly seems odd. With wine from a vineyard this well-tended, product quality shouldn’t be an issue… I suppose I’ll understand better once I meet Lindsay.”

Located in the southern region of the Kingdom of Lewen, the grapes here were plump and perfectly sized, glistening with a healthy sheen. In the distance, a man who appeared to be Lindsay hurried toward them.

“Welcome! I’ve been expecting you since I received your message.”

“Thank you for accommodating my sudden request. I’m Whitney Orleans.”

Whitney offered him a light bow. He bowed back awkwardly, clearly flustered—though he’d done business with nobles before, this seemed to be his first face-to-face encounter.

“No, no—the honor is mine for your visit to my vineyard. I’m Lindsay Bri, the person in charge. I never imagined I’d have the privilege of meeting a duchess; I apologize for receiving you in such a humble place.”

“I’m grateful just to witness such a magnificent estate.”

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