The next day, Ines was able to meet Kacey’s younger brother, Christian Orlando. The investigation about her younger brother had already been completed.
He was studying economics and history at Penthium Academy in Jedo.
Kacey and Christian had similar facial features, but he was a completely different person in terms of vibe. His hair color was the same as hers, but his iris was a light green like Ines’s, making him appear younger than his age.
“So, are you proposing to me the position of the Chief Assistant of Mondrei’s Treasury right now?”
“Yes. I heard that you will soon finish your studies, although you are still in mathematics.”
Penthium was an indisputably the Empire’s top educational institution.
It was rare for the second son of a Landhill writer to study abroad at Jedo Academy. After completing a 10-year regular education course, only the most outstanding talents could enter Penthium.
The reason Kacey’s father couldn’t give up his son’s education despite the difficult financial situation of the family was because of this.
Therefore, Kacey did not resent her father, who passed on her brother’s tuition to her.
Noah Timothy was a graduate of this academy.
“There are still three years left, but it seems like a good opportunity.”
If you were a student studying economics, you would have heard of the name Mondrei. Unless like Noah Timothy, who did not become an Imperial assistant, it was generally not difficult to elevate your name in the feudal society.
“I heard that most students gain practical experience at this time.”
“That’s correct.”
“Mondrei is in Landhill, so it’s difficult for him to operate directly in the capital. So, you can discuss everything with me. As you know, as a woman, I can’t personally intervene.”
“Is Mondrei related to the Swedish writer, or rather, the Count?”
“You could say that.”
Ines needed a young economist from Landhill, and Christian was a perfect match for her.
“Can I meet him in person?”
He asked with clear academic curiosity. Ines also scrutinized him carefully. He was flawless as seen on paper, and in reality, it was even more so.
Bright eyes, lips full of kindness, and pure enthusiasm resembled his sister.
“Not right away, but you’ll be able to meet him soon. Yeongsik doesn’t have much to do. It shouldn’t interfere with your studies.”
He nodded. He had no reason to refuse. Ines added after enough explanation.
“As you know, Mondrei is a commoner-born viscount. There are many burdens to step into central politics.”
“That means…”
“Consider the title of Chief Assistant as your duty. The actual work will be representing him.”
“So, you mean to be his representative.”
“That’s correct.”
Even after sufficient explanation and finishing the conversation, Christian remained silent for a moment, lost in thought. Ines patiently waited for his answer. Like Kacey, he seemed to be a careful and thoughtful person.
“Actually…”
He cautiously opened his mouth.
“I thought you invited me to meet today for a different reason.”
“If it’s something else…?”
“Our family sent a marriage proposal to your family. Were you aware of that?”
Ines glanced at Casey. She just shrugged.
He recalled a similar story he heard in the dressing room on the day they first met. He had an older brother who was already married, making him the protagonist of that marriage proposal.
“Oh, yes. I was aware.”
However, it was undoubtedly an awkward situation. Even if there were no sentiments involved, the fact remained that he had been rejected in a marriage proposal.
“I’m sorry about that…”
“Oh, I’m not asking for an apology. I also only learned about the rejection after hearing the intention. I just wanted to say that today’s meeting is quite unexpected.”
He glanced around the Imperial Palace reception room.
“The location is unexpected as well.”
He chuckled, and then, his appearance began to resemble Casey even more. Somehow, a graceful thought made Ines’s face brighten a bit.
Ines extended her hand to change the atmosphere with Christian. He just stared at her hand with a bewildered expression. It was uncommon for a woman to offer a handshake.
“It has become an unexpected relationship, hasn’t it? Can I count on you from now on?”
Ines conveyed a formal message with a gentle expression. He quickly erased his puzzled expression and grabbed Ines’s hand.
“Yes, I will do my best. When can we start?”
“Mondrei Bank will soon open in Jedo. As soon as you finish your academy classes, you can start working at the bank. There’s much to organize before the bank begins its operations.”
When Christian nodded, about to say more, the reception room door opened slightly, revealing the face of a man leaning against the door frame.
“Your Majesty.”
Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
The female CEO who doesn’t want to get married with a divorce agreement in hand × The male archaeological researcher who will only get married if he’s sure he can get divorced
