“Then, let’s carefully review and sign the contract in a week. After that, let’s meet at the king’s birthday celebration party a week from now and toast together with champagne?”
Lord Onderra expressed his desire to show Diès Boutique’s scented candles to more nobles.
It was a good idea, but I was a bit hesitant.
“The king might not appreciate it.”
“If His Majesty doesn’t like someone, they won’t be staying long at the party. Given his age, he usually steps out for a brief moment.”
It seemed like a reasonable statement. The focus would likely be on restraining Marboro rather than a divorced woman.
“That sounds like a good idea.”
He added that he would wear the gift he prepared for that day as an expression of remorse.
“Although it’s the king’s birthday, the lady will likely be the center of attention in society.”
I nodded at the talk of the gift of remorse.
Lord Onderra was confident. The extravagant diamond necklace he presented was shining brilliantly with diamonds on a crimson velvet cushion. It was breathtaking, enough to captivate anyone at first glance.
To offer such a high-value item without any contract was quite astonishing.
Honestly, it felt like hitting the jackpot, but I had to keep my composure and pretend not to be impressed.
Moreover, Lord Onderra’s proposal exceeded expectations.
He offered to open thirty stores of the size of a boutique in major commercial areas of the Cigarette Kingdom and bear all related production and labor costs.
Yet, the supply cost would be as per our offer. It was admirable.
“I was really surprised by Lord Onderra’s bold investment proposal.”
Lord Onderra laughed heartily at my reaction.
“Big investments are necessary for big returns, aren’t they? Haha!”
“Yes, I’ll consider it positively.”
“Good, then I’ll be waiting for a wise contract once the investment is made.”
Satisfied, Lord Onderra returned.
Following him, Viscount Pulp proposed the business with a much more humble attitude than before.
He wanted to purchase tens of thousands of scented candles at the wholesale price.
“I like the proposal. However, due to the current production volume, the supply deadline might be slightly delayed. Is that acceptable to you?”
“I expected that while touring the store. I can wait. Just grant me the exclusive selling rights for ten years in the area I mentioned earlier.”
Since there was no reason not to agree, I added a few clauses we wanted and promptly signed the contract.
“I’m pleased that the contract is concluded, madam.”
Having finished signing, he expressed his hope for a good relationship and left.
After seeing off the Viscount, I finally had Mild Gyeong sit on the sofa.
“Well done. Let’s take a break.”
I called for Mrs. Porter and had her bring refreshing lime juice.
Soon, a lime juice with clear ice was placed in front of us.
As the surroundings quieted down, Mild Gyeong smiled broadly.
“Congratulations, madam. Stores of Diès Boutique will soon be opening all over the Cigarette Kingdom.”
“Thank you for now, Mild Gyeong.”
I smiled and sipped the lime juice. The refreshing scent of lime filled my nose and taste buds before sliding down my throat.
“M-Madam, drinking it like that will give you a headache.”
Mild Gyeong’s concern turned out to be accurate. I experienced a momentary headache.
With my eyes closed, holding my temples, I heard Mild Gyeong’s worried voice.
“M-Madam? Are you okay?”
“I’m fine. Let’s cool down my head for a moment.”
…?
The headache caused by the cold juice soon subsided.
“What? Cooling down your head?”
“We need to calmly review Lord Onderra’s conditions.”
…?
Mild Gyeong had a puzzled expression, not understanding the English.
“Weren’t you going to sign the contract? It’s a very favorable condition, and Lord Onderra seemed genuinely interested in this business.”
“Even I can see that. He seemed really interested in this business.”
I opened the box Lord Onderra had given me again. No matter how many times I looked, the diamond necklace was dazzling.
“If everything goes as proposed, it would be a huge success. But before that, there are a few things to check.”
“How about it? Did Ellen like the gift I sent?”
The carriage was filled with the thick smoke of a pipe.
Lord Onderra, sitting across from Alexandre, showed a greedy smile.
“She liked it so much. I was completely overwhelmed. I didn’t know if it was a gift from you or one I had given. Thanks to that, the business contract seems to be going very well.”
“Will you attend the party invitation?”
“Of course.”
Then, Lord Onderra slightly leaned out of the window.
“Through the Arua Hotel, go to Count Maurice’s mansion.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Why are you going to Count Maurice’s mansion?”
As the carriage started moving, Lord Onderra took out his pipe and asked.
“Talking with him made me realize there are things to confirm.”
“What do you need to confirm?”
“He gave more alimony… My ex-husband wasn’t as stingy as they said.”
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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