I wasn’t going to give Edward any chances of a negotiation, and I had no intention of giving the merchants a chance to negotiate, either. Either Edward dies or I wouldn’t speak with them. If I was bankrupt, … Read more
One hour later at the bank’s VIP room.
I placed my cup of wine down. The amber liquid swished, moving the block of ice with it. I admired the extravagant candelabrum and golden candles overhead, chilling in a … Read more
Edward he quickly regained his composure and sped off after his mental stutter. I didn’t know what he wanted to do. Nonetheless, he wouldn’t sell a large volume of stones. If the price of the stones plummeted, he’d … Read more
Although Francis had found the mineral, whether or not he was able to extract it was another matter, meaning he didn’t have the power to sway the value of the stones yet. There was no way … Read more
I received the letter I was waiting for at night. There were no signs prior or changes. Nothing had changed, unless you wanted to count the young man’s complaint when he delivered it to me. The imperial capital’s … Read more
“Lord Veirya, a human envoy Queen Sisi sent would like to see you. Fortunately, she gave the order early, or the envoy might not have been able to see you.”
An elf bowed and chuckled. Veirya nodded, and … Read more
Everyone, even I, because it was the fourth day I was looking forward to, was on cloud nine. Edward loaned an unfathomable sum from the bank. Fortunately for him, his business earned him an enormous amount. He didn’t … Read more
“Miss Leah, these are today’s earnings.”
Leah tossed the stone that the succubi obediently handed her into the box in front of her. Leah never left the place or saw any guests, including Edward despite his countless visits, … Read more
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Ascillia gave Veirya a smile and bowed: “Good morning, Lord Veirya. You sure wake up early. Or did I wake you?”
“No.”
Noticing Veirya staring … Read more
I had to play the waiting game again. I saw the boy sell Edward’s insurance policy and instigate a war for it. Nobody believed that the value of the stones would drop and, therefore, obtained an insurance policy. … Read more