TVTLQ - Chapter 23
The Villainess Wants To Live Quietly
'He is currently in the position of Vice Director, but Pierre's upper tier will be occupied by the Lesser MarQuis anyway.'
There is no way for an eldest son to pass down the upper tier to his younger daughter.
So wouldn't Rosenia be happier working at Alter Company?
Seeing how passionate she was about her work at the top, it seemed like she would definitely be satisfied.
In the first place, Alter Company was bigger than Pierre.
"So you have decided to propose to Lady Pierre?"
"Because the family leads the upper level, there is no way it can enter a competitive upper level."
"No... Still, isn't a marriage proposal meant for the person who will become the Duke's spouse? If the Duke does as you say, you will take Lady Pierre as your wife, so even if you decide to do so for such a light reason..."
"Anyway, noble marriages are not made out of love. Rosenia Pierre is of the right age and her family also belongs to the Emperor's faction, so there is nothing bad about it."
More than anything, he didn't want to miss out on that brilliant talent.
Greed for talented people and her original values regarding marriage. As a result of the combination of those two things, Calix came to a very reasonable conclusion that he would take the other person as his spouse. Of course, these words made Dominic, who was listening, want to prick his ears.
Is he serious?
It was an incomprehensible decision for him, who had a dream of one day meeting a lovely wife and having cute children.
He knew his master had no interest in love, but he never thought he would make a decision like this.
'You're going to regret it later!'
Dominic first decided to euphemistically encourage the owner to postpone his decision.
"Duke, why don't you approach slowly first? Don't be too hasty, take your time..."
"What do you think of me?"
Calix clicked his tongue briefly.
"Why. Are you afraid that I might go to Marquis Pierre and propose to him?"
'You are correct.'
Dominic held back the words that rose up in his throat. And Calix, who noticed this, laughed at him.
"We will proceed by following the necessary procedures. And now, Her Royal Highness Princess Penelope's wedding is scheduled. I can't do anything right now anyway."
"Well, then..."
"I unexpectedly found some time, so I guess I should start by getting to know each other first."
Attracting investors seemed the most urgent, so why not scratch that itch first?
"I have no intention of appearing as Dominic Willock again... I should suggest that she pursue her desired business through joint investment with my company, Alter Corporation."
He took out a piece of letter paper from a drawer and raised the corner of his mouth.
It was an arrogant smile, full of confidence.
***
Two days after that day.
The letter that Calix sent to Rosenia was answered very quickly this time.
With thoughtful packaging added to pretty stationery.
Calix took the letter and opened the envelope leisurely. The letter she sent was long enough to fill two sheets of stationery, but the content was simple.
[I don't like it.]
This woman really.
He used all kinds of rhetoric and gave many reasons, but in the end, she said they wouldn't do it.
Why?
It must have been an appealing offer. Alter's proposal for collaboration was also good news for them. Not only will it solve the financial crisis, but it will also be able to calm to some extent the negative rumors that have spread in the market due to the Princess's gift incident.
But Rosenia Pierre chose to refuse. Without any hesitation.
Calix stared at Rosenia's letter.
Even if he looks at it like this, the content written on the letter will not change, but I wonder if he might have missed something.
At that time, Dominic, who was watching, opened his mouth.
"Duke, may I please say a word of sincerity?"
He said he would say just one word, but in reality he had a look on his face that said he wanted to say a hundred words. Calix nodded as if asking him to try it.
"First of all, the Duke's approach is wrong."
"In what way?"
"In what way... What kind of man in the world would suggest joint investment in the first letter he sends to the woman he is courting?"
In fact, Dominic didn't like the fact that the Duke called this entire process 'courtship'. What kind of courtship is this?
He's just trying to get people who are good at their jobs. Now the Duke was insulting love. However, no matter how much he said, it was clear that the other person would not listen, and there was a high possibility that only he would be hated, so he decided not to argue about this.
Instead, he decided. As the Duke's trusted aide, he will definitely lead him down the right path of love.
"There is no mood, is there? Mood. I know that Lady Pierre has a knack for business. This is an evaluation made by the Duke, not anyone else. But you shouldn't do that to your potential lover."
"Then?"
"There has to be romance. Sending a bouquet of flowers as a gift or asking someone to go out to dinner together. However, the Duke requested a joint investment consultation before requesting a meal."
"I think it will be difficult for you to get married for the rest of your life."
Calix shook his head slightly and clicked his tongue.
Dominic, who had dreamed of getting married before he turned 30, was immediately upset.
"Why do you say it will be difficult for me to get married!"
"I only know one of the scriptures, but I don't know the other. As you say, we could take that general approach. But isn't the most important thing in the end to find a topic the other person likes and approach it?"
Well, that's right... Dominic nodded hesitantly.
"The Lady Pierre I saw was very passionate about her work at the top. She was most energetic when talking about business. So, of course, it makes sense to approach her with a story that she would like."
"I agree with that, but at least Lady Pierre will not think that the process is part of courtship."
"Why?"
"The Duke is Altemir, and you're the head of the Alter Company."
The Alter Company, which started with the founding of the Empire, has grown over a long period of time by eliminating many competitors. There was a good reason why they were able to maintain an overwhelming position in the Empire.
"Perhaps the Lady may view the Duke's approach as a crisis. Pierre is in danger right now. So please give her some hints. You didn't mean to mess with Pierre, but you approached her because you were interested in the Lady."
"Hmm."
Calix doesn't think it's completely wrong. He nodded slowly.
Dominic, who gained confidence from his reaction, confidently squared his shoulders and spoke.
"How about this? Since Lady Pierre is rejecting the Duke's business proposal, you are going to visit her and discuss her opinions in person. When you visit the Lady, bring a bouquet of flowers and appeal to her. It would be even better if you could have a meal afterward."
***
The next Wednesday, the day after the secret meeting was held.
"Sorry. The Lady of the Second Order is not at the top today due to external schedules."
Calix, who followed Dominic's advice and visited Pierre's upper deck with a bouquet that was neither too excessive nor too shabby, had to be told from the upper entrance that Rosenia was not there. Dominic, who came with him, asked in confusion.
"Don't you know when she'll be back?"
"She said he wasn't planning on stopping by the top today."
"This is it."
"I will make sure to tell her that the Duke has visited. Sorry."
There's no one looking for me right now, so I can't hold out.
In the end, Calix and Dominic had no choice but to board the carriage returning to the Duke's House.
As the atmosphere in the carriage calmed down, Dominic smiled and said.
"I am so sorry, Duke. I heard that the day we go is market day. There's no reason she's not here today."
However, Calix did not react to Dominic's words. Rather, he was thinking deeply about something.
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