When standing, he had felt uncomfortable because she appeared to be close to his height or even taller. However, now that she was seated, she exuded a refined aura that exceeded his expectations.
With her slender neck and wrists, combined with the soft contours of her body, he couldn’t help but think that if it weren’t for the current circumstances, he might have tried to woo her. Women with such an air often had an enticing allure.
At that moment, Junnamjak felt a sharp gaze and turned his head.
When had he been under observation like this?
Kyle was glaring at him as if he might snatch the knife from his side and throw it at any moment.
“……!”
Junnamjak quickly averted his gaze.
Next to him, his wife lightly kicked his foot under the table, as if asking him what foolish thoughts he was having.
Junnamjak regained his composure and focused on the Count’s words.
His wife might have her concerns, but for now, he needed to successfully conclude this deal.
“…So, I wanted to say, when I looked at my land, I had a certain thought.”
In response to the Count’s question, Junnamjak quickly responded.
“I felt that I must purchase this land!”
“Why is that?”
Given the opportunity to speak, Junnamjak began to lay out the prepared words.
“…So, we plan to build a new warehouse on that land. With the increasing trade volume in the capital these days…”
Junnamjak continued to explain what they would do with the land, how they would develop it.
The Hebrides Baronial Territory still lacked any industrial facilities apart from traditional agriculture.
“So, if commercial facilities were to enter, the Baron would likely welcome it.”
Who would dislike the idea of my land becoming wealthier?
Junnamjak continued to speak loudly for a long while. During this time, the butler refilled the empty wine glasses of the others several times.
“…We are roughly formulating such a plan.”
Junnamjak, who seemed like he might never stop talking, finally finished his speech. After hearing Junnamjak’s words, the Count fell into deep thought.
Silence covered the table for a moment.
“Alright… So, what thoughts does Ash Trading Company have regarding the land?”
“We…”
“We…”
Kalôn, who was about to answer, looked at Ael simultaneously.
Regarding the land, it had been decided that Kalôn would answer before they came here.
Not only the price but also how this place would be used in the future was not within Ael’s jurisdiction.
Realizing this, Ael glanced at Kalôn, startled by her own impulsive action. It was meant to signal him to speak first.
However, Kalôn smiled and shook his head.
“I think it would be better if you shared your impressions of today rather than me.”
“Have you been to the territory today?”
“Of course. I’ve seen it several times for work, but it’s always a beautiful place. We shouldn’t miss the opportunity to see it again. My fiancée saw it for the first time today, but her impressions were the same as mine.”
Ael was taken aback by Kalôn’s words.
If he had asked how they would use the land in the future, she probably wouldn’t have spoken up.
But because the Count asked what they thought, she found herself speaking without realizing it.
Of course, as soon as she spoke along with Kyle, she realized her mistake and gave him a nod, signaling him to speak first.
She expected Kyle to speak first.
However, instead of speaking first, he suddenly took my hand cautiously. Then he said I had the same thoughts as him and told me to share my impressions.
‘Is it really okay?’
Lord Gunter Junnamjak had spoken at length about how I would use the land if I bought it.
In contrast, I had only the impressions I had when I saw it for the first time. I had no knowledge of any plans for the future.
I didn’t know how Ash Company intended to use the land, but I hoped that the estate would remain as it was now.
But Ash Company would surely have plans for the land…
‘But having the same impression, huh.’
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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