“Both of them entered the first-floor store exactly at ten. The employees are following your instructions and, apart from welcoming greetings, not providing any special assistance.”

“How were their expressions?”

Mild Gyeong’s laughter burst out slightly, like mine, although he restrained it.

“Well, they seemed somewhat uncomfortable.”

“Did I blatantly show my discomfort?”

“Yes, but they said something like, ‘Even if it’s a dwarf, he lifts his nose high.’ It’s annoying, but I overheard them saying something like that, questioning why you’re doing this.”

Alright, keep an eye on them. That’s why I called them.

“Watch from a distance and make sure they move to their designated places on time.”

“Understood. But, Madam.”

“Yes?”

“If I may, it could potentially make enemies. Are you sure about this?”

To Mild Gyeong’s cautious question, I responded calmly.

“I came considering what kind of woman I am. Now that’s settled, call the new employees. It’s their first day, so we need to greet them.”

Soon, the newly hired employees came to the office with Milga. Heyd was among them.

“Welcome to DS Boutique.”

I urged the new employees to work hard. I also didn’t forget to pat each of them on the shoulder, offering encouragement.

The refugees were delighted with my greeting, but Youngjimin was too busy keeping an eye on me to react.

“Heyd, nice to see you again.”

“Likewise. Thank you so much for hiring me, Madam.”

Heyd, who greeted me last, looked shy despite his bulky figure. He bowed deeply, as if he had spread the Milky Way in his eyes.

“I believe you’ll work hard from now on.”

“Of course! Whatever you ask, Madam, I will do it!”

Whatever I ask?

While it’s good to be passionate, Heyd’s pledge to do anything seemed a bit risky, so I subtly cooled him off.

“Heyd was hired as a landscaping maintenance worker, right? Do you know what I’ll ask you to do?”

“Yes, since it’s for you, Madam, I can do anything!”

His face was full of happiness as he confidently replied.

Anything?

Although his enthusiasm was great, Heyd’s oath to do anything seemed a bit dangerous, so I subtly interrupted.

“If you desire it for yourself…”

I thought of a business area where Heyd could be well utilized.

“Alright. Besides landscaping maintenance, there seems to be a lot of places I can use you.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

I patted Heyd’s shoulder and said to all the new employees.

“DS Boutique doesn’t consider your background, gender, or age when determining salaries.”

The employees from Youngjimin, who were standing hesitantly, rolled their eyes in confusion.

“You will be rewarded timely according to your work. I hope each of you will do your best in your assigned tasks.”

“We will do our best!”
Those who were refugees and Heyd immediately raised their voices and responded energetically.

“We will do our, our, our best.”

However, the employees from Youngjimin hesitated, adjusting to the atmosphere, and responded tentatively. It seemed as if they were wondering what absurd thing this villain was saying.

‘Not surprising.’

Now, after sending them off to do their respective tasks, I caught up on overdue work for the next few days.

After a while, it was already close to two in the afternoon.

It was time for Lord Onderra and Lord Pulp to come to the office. Mild Gyeong came in and said,

“Madam, Lord Onderra and Lord Pulp have arrived.”

“Tell them to come in.”

Soon, a blonde middle-aged man with no facial hair and a white-haired middle-aged man without peripheral hair entered, each accompanied by a butler carrying a bundle of documents.

Seeing their positions, the man without facial hair was Lord Onderra, and the man without peripheral hair was Lord Pulp.

The expressions of the two nobles were far from pleased with what happened today. However, I was not worried at all.

They only looked uncomfortable when they met each other’s eyes; the gaze when they faced me was entirely different.

“It’s an honor that you came in person.”

I stood up slowly, deliberately smiling more warmly to welcome them. The two men, somewhat embarrassed by my actions, coughed awkwardly.

“Hello, Madam.”

“Nice to see you again. But we were supposed to meet somewhere else… that’s what I heard.”

“That’s true. I was considering investing in my own way, but facing a three-way meeting is a bit… uncomfortable.”

Lord Onderra and Lord Pulp stiffened their expressions, but I wasn’t worried at all.

They seemed uncomfortable only when meeting each other’s eyes; their gaze when facing me was entirely different.

“You must have lacked consideration. Checking the business feasibility was the best course, without any sweet talk or manipulation.”

“Even so, it’s still uncomfortable. Isn’t it, Lord Pulp?”

“Lord Onderra is right. Cough! Besides, the conditions of our transactions might differ, and it would be better not to disclose them.”

“Well, should we make a separate appointment then?”

In a brief exchange of glances, Lord Pulp was the first to nod.