The amount that came into my account was a whopping 90,000 gold coins.
The profligate and luxurious Ellen had spent a total of 5,000 gold coins on purchasing the artworks, but now it had inflated to 90,000 gold coins.
The money from selling dresses and jewelry was separate. Adding it all up, it exceeded 100 billion in my conception.
“Jackpot.”
The magnitude of another dimension made my heart flutter wildly.
At the same time, I thought that the wicked Ellen might have been a genius.
But considering she invested 50 billion in artworks and then squandered the rest or only took dresses after the divorce, it didn’t seem like it?
‘Maybe she didn’t even know her own talent?’
Or perhaps she had no time to take them while being driven out, trying to resist a divorce.
Anyway, at this point, I could comfortably take care of the Morris territory’s finances. Ellen’s massive debt was resolved in one shot.
Now I started the repayment process, ordering Sir Mild to find where Ellen had accumulated the debt.
The places were so numerous that the repayment procedures took time.
It took over a month for the loan repayment confirmation to arrive at the mansion.
Calculating the date, it would arrive at Philip’s just after our divorce was finalized.
‘It will remain a carefree divorce.’
After Philip received the divorce gift, I could comfortably focus only on the main characters.
‘The less entangled, the safer I’ll be.’
No matter how much money, its value is cheaper than my life. So I calculated the remaining amount after paying off all the debts with a light heart.
The amount left in my hands was 8,000 gold coins, worth 80 billion.
“With this, we can purchase the building leased by the madam.”
That was Sir Mild’s suggestion. It was indeed a natural thought. Owning the building outright is more comfortable than paying rent.
But I could buy the building as soon as the candles started selling. The candle business was sure to succeed.
So, I recalled something I needed to do before leaving the territory.
“No, I have a use for this.”
“Yes?”
“Bring me the map of the territory and find a zoologist.”
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“Hello, Countess. You were looking for me?”
The zoologist visited the next day. I thought it would take time to find this rare profession, but it was surprising.
“Tell me your story.”
She very nervously started telling her story, looking like she knew my infamous reputation.
In her mid30s, she settled in Morris territory, interested in protecting and studying elephants, and she was also the librarian of the territory’s library.
“Perfect. I have a job for you.”
I spread the map of the territory and the budget and explained the business plan to the zoologist. Her face looked as if she couldn’t believe what I was saying.
“I understand the plan to designate an elephant protection area. But you are going to create an elephant sightseeing course using carriages and sell souvenirs?”
“Yes
Tears welled slightly in Lavita’s eyes. It seemed she was touched and understood my intention.
“You seem qualified to lead as you prioritize elephant protection. Can you do it?”
“My goodness! Countess! Thank you!”
The zoologist bowed repeatedly, promising to work hard.
“I’ll go to the library right away and resign!”
(This is a time separator.)
The day for Layla’s party arrived as I was busy with various things.
I had a final inspection for the store opening and told Layla and Marlboro to host the party.
The interior was perfect, and the sign was hung well. It’s still hidden behind temporary walls and curtains, though.
The official opening of the boutique was the day after tomorrow. But a late idea had me hastily push the opening up a day.
Since the contract with Lady Hades was a little off, I thought it would be good to invite those who were invited to the party to the boutique opening ceremony as well.
That way, I could announce my business to the nobles without going through Lady Hades.
Of course, there was a preliminary task of getting Philip’s cooperation since it was a sudden event.
‘When should I tell him? Will Philip cooperate?’
After the final inspection, it was afternoon when I returned to the mansion.
“We’ve been waiting! Ma’am!”
“I thought you were losing your voice!”
“We’ll be late!”
As soon as the maids saw me, they ran towards me with the dress.
“It’s not too late, Marlboro and Layla are greeting the guests.”
“Still.”
“Come this way.”
The maids rushed to dress me up and told me about what happened in the mansion today.
From lunchtime, the nobles’ carriages began to come to the mansion.
“I didn’t know they would visit the mansion so early.”
Philip, Marlboro, and Layla had a warm tea time with the male and female nobles, respectively, in the garden.
Hearing that Layla and the nobles’ meeting had preceded my absence, it was pleasant news.
“It would have been better if you had been there.”
The maids regretted my absence from the mansion, but my thoughts were different.
“It’s a good thing.”
Because I wasn’t there, Layla and Marlboro were able to take the lead comfortably.
‘If they’re doing so well, it’s better for me to show my face and then gracefully step back.’
A long time later, the dressing was finally finished.
Beautifully twisted blond, seductive makeup, a red dress reminiscent of a rose, I liked it very much.
Soon a maid brought red silk gloves. As I was about to put on the gloves, I saw my wellmanicured nails.
“…….”
My nails looked healthy, but they were not adorned with nail art, which was a little disappointing.
‘Come to think of it, I haven’t seen a manicure in this world.’
Wouldn’t it be legal after my current business has settled?
“My lady, the party has already started.”
Then I heard Philip’s voice.
As I turned around, Philip’s upright face and pale skin, dressed in a black formal suit, caught my eye.
His hair, styled by flipping half of his bangs backward, looked incredibly soft and tempting.
He, who had been staring at me, blinked and smiled slyly.
“I left the hosting to the kids, but aren’t you too late?”
Seeing Philip, I inadvertently bit my lip slightly.
‘Wow, that’s what it means to be stunningly beautiful.’
My Arch-enemy Sealed My Memory and Said That He is My Husband
This is an incredibly captivating story that you absolutely shouldn’t miss! I’ll give a brief introduction here, and below you’ll find a detailed synopsis of the plot.
The female lead is a fierce and powerful demon king. The male lead is a once-in-a-millennium celestial lord, admired by the entire cultivation world.
They are equally matched, legendary rivals who have battled for centuries.
In the final duel, the female lead is gravely injured. The male lead saves her, seals her memories, and hides her true identity. He tells her that he is her fiancé. His entire life has been flawless—except for the one thing he never expected, never controlled, and never wanted to control: falling for his greatest enemy. She is his inner demon, his obsession.
When the female lead regains her memories, she is furious at his deception.
She makes his life a living hell.
And somehow, the male lead—possibly a total masochist—doesn’t mind at all. In fact, he’s happy she’s paying attention to him.
Yep, we’re back to my favorite trope: male lead suffering. If you love this kind of story, jump into the pit with me now!!!
Intro
Dong Xia lost her memory.
Her handsome and extremely powerful fiancé Li Qing comforted her: “It’s okay if you can’t remember. I’ll always be with you.”
Everyone thought Dong Xia’s ancestors must have burned incense to get such a perfect fiancé. He was the number one person in the immortal realm, yet he remained chaste and only loved her.
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The day before marrying her fiancé, Dong Xia finally remembered everything.
She wasn’t suffering from memory loss at all.
Her arch-enemy had made her fake her death, destroyed her cultivation, replaced her memories, and pretended to be her deeply in love fiancé.
No wonder he said, “It’s okay if you can’t remember”!
Dong Xia laughed coldly as she pulled out her long knife: Li Qing, prepare to die 🙂
*
Li Qing, as the supreme being of the immortal realm, was the people’s shining beacon.
The only unknown stain in his life was his affection for Dong Xia, the ruler of the demon realm.
In the final battle of the war between immortals and demons, the sky collapsed and the earth shattered. The ruler of the demon realm was finally slain under the sword of the supreme being of the immortal realm, and everyone in the immortal realm applauded.
The cultivation world lost a ruler of the demon realm.
And in the back mountain of Li Qing’s cave dwelling, he secretly hid away a fiancée.
Notes:
1. The female lead is white on the outside, black on the inside, and the queen of flattery; the male lead repeatedly tests the edge of darkness, a VIP guest at the crematorium.
2. Fantasy cultivation world setting.
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