“Pherdiah’s financial education is the best…!”

The painful past of wondering why I was given such trials has long been forgotten.

I had already done it several times, spending a tremendous amount in a short period.

The first place I headed to was the most famous jewelry store in the capital.

It was a jewelry store famous for being a regular customer of Salbatriche Empress, the birth mother of the Second Prince.

As soon as I entered, I spoke to the owner.

“Bring me jewelry made of pink diamonds, pink topaz, and rose quartz. Ah, also show me pink tourmaline.”

First, I laid the groundwork. The one who suggested giving me jewelry that resembles my eye color was none other than Beltran.

“Understood, ma’am.”

The owner of the jewelry store spread out the jewelry on the display shelf.

I freely wore and took off the jewelry repeatedly. Beltran looked at me with a pleased expression, smiling.

‘Let’s see how long you can keep smiling.’

Once I empty his pockets, won’t he be shaking in his boots afterward?

After smiling at Beltran, I turned to the owner again and said,

“Is this all the jewelry crafted with pink colored gemstones in this store?”

“No, ma’am. There are more in the workshop at the back, but…”

“Bring them all. If there’s anything resembling pink, bring it all, everything.”

“What? Understood.”

The owner, looking puzzled, nodded and ordered an employee to bring them.

Then, Beltran, who had been silently watching with crossed arms, approached me and asked casually,

“Lady, isn’t there anything you like among these?”

“No. I like all of them.”

“But why are you asking for more to be brought?”

“There might be something I like among them too, you know?”

When I made an expression as if asking why he was asking the obvious, Beltran smiled awkwardly.

“Well, I guess…?”

A moment later, jewelry crafted with pink-like gemstones brought by the employee was densely displayed on the shelf.

Honestly, there were jewelry pieces with gems that could hardly be called pink stuck here and there. But that didn’t matter.

Pretending to think for a moment, I said to the owner,

“I like all of them. I’ll buy them all, as expected.”

“All of these…?”

I gave a cheerful smile to the surprised owner and then turned to Beltran.

“It’s okay, Your Highness, right? You said you would give me anything.”

Surely, a prince of a country wouldn’t contradict himself with a single statement?

Looking at him with such eyes, Beltran hesitated for a moment and then smiled confidently.

“I can certainly give Lady anything. Now, let’s settle the bill with this.”

He laughed leisurely and took out a purse from his pocket. It seemed he still had the capacity to pay in cash.

“Please send it to the annex of Pherdiah Capital Manor.”

After giving precise instructions for the delivery location, he stepped back. Then, Uranya, who had been observing us interestingly, lowered her head and whispered in my ear.

“But, Lady Liri. What if this leads to a scandal with the Second Prince?”

“It’s okay, Uranya. My reputation is already at its lowest.”
“There’s no place lower to fall!”

Uranya asked very cautiously, but in reality, there was no need for such concern.

The Twanette Street, filled with nobles who came out to have fun. Moreover, from the moment the Second Prince entered the most famous jewelry store, the rumors would have already spread uncontrollably.

“I might see our headline in the morning newspaper.”

‘[Lady of Pherdia who admired the First Prince now seduces the Second Prince?!]’

Such a headline, perhaps?

“Well, isn’t it quite impressive?”

Have I become a plaything, frolicking with the two princes of the empire?

Even before, I could feel the gazes of other noble customers at the jewelry store.

Beltran, who returned after paying the bill with a sophisticated smile, suggested, “Since I also bought a gift for the lady, how about [dash] a nice restaurant now?”

“We should also buy a new dress that suits the new jewelry, right?”

I cut him off without hesitation. Beltran, with a dumbfounded expression, asked, “A new dress?”

“Yes. A new dress.”

Challenge accepted? When I looked at Beltran provocatively, he answered with a determined face, “Sure, let’s go.”

Next was the dressing room.

“Wow. This dress is made of fabric imported from the North. Isn’t it beautiful, Your Highness?”

“Yes, it’s beautiful.”

The dressing room employee exclaimed, adding an explanation, “This fabric has just arrived, so if you purchase it now, Lady will be the first to wear it.”

“Oh, really? I’ll buy all the dresses made from this fabric! Buy all the remaining fabrics too!”

Even if only a small amount of fabric had arrived, the quantity was not small. Moreover, a single dress for a ball already cost a considerable amount.

Startled, Beltran called me, “Lady?”

“Why?”

“Are you going to buy all of them again this time?”

“Yes. I don’t want to wear the same as others.”

‘What’s the problem?’

Looking at me as if he really didn’t understand, Beltran burst into laughter, unable to hold it in.

“Sure, do as the lady wishes.”