TVTLQ - Chapter 101
The Villainess Wants To Live Quietly
"No."
This time too, the sharp answer came back.
But Penelope's expression did not show signs of improvement.
Until just six months ago, it was Rosenia who was following Rexed closely. It's been quite quiet lately, but she may have gotten into that bad habit again.
It was the moment when she was trying to give Rosenia a firm warning.
"Not His Highness the Crown Prince. The person I like."
"What?"
He's a completely different person, but Rosenia, who had said that far, kept her mouth shut.
The way he pursed his lips seemed like he was suppressing sadness.
"Has Rosenia ever shown this much weakness?"
There was none.
Even when she had nothing to show, she confidently came to her and proposed a deal.
'First of all, she says it's not related to Rexed...'
Penelope, whose expression suddenly relaxed, held Rosenia's hand and whispered sweetly.
"There are times in life when you have to endure something, but that doesn't mean that blindly enduring it is always the right thing to do."
"Your Highness..."
"Maybe I can help you. Maybe just talking to me will make you feel better. Or am I an unreliable partner to you?"
"Why do you say that? It's not like that.”
Rosenia denied it with a straight face. However, her hesitant attitude did not change.
Penelope patted the back of her hand.
"I'm not forcing you, so you don't have to say anything if you don't want to."
"..."
"But don't continue to be depressed. It breaks my heart."
"Actually, Your Highness."
Rosenia, who melted into Penelope's kind comfort, eventually began to reveal her true feelings.
Penelope listened to her with a kind smile.
Since she had received a lot of help from Rosenia in many ways so far, she decided that she would comfort her this time.
But her calm did not last long.
"What? You said you liked a man with children?"
"He was widowed. Before getting his marriage certified by a priest."
"It's not even a proper marriage?"
Penelope tried to grab the back of her neck but held back.
She thinks she needs to show some self-respect in front of a depressed Rosenia.
But is this something to be proud of?
"How on earth can your love be like this..."
The question of whether it was something out of the ordinary rose up in her throat and then she swallowed it down.
Previously, Rosenia followed the Rexed until she called a stalker. Even if Rosenia had to pick and choose this time, did she still like a man with a child?
"Whew. Water. I need to drink some water."
Penelope, who took a gulp of cooled black tea, barely calmed down and asked.
"So what did you decide to do? Are you really planning on marrying that guy? If he has not received a marriage certificate, it means that the child also does not have a proper identity. In the end, you will have to register it like the child you gave birth to, but can you accept all that humiliation? Can you accept that child as yours?"
"He already left."
"What?"
"He said he felt like he was doing something wrong to me and said he would organize everything and return to his hometown."
“Rosenia.”
"They might have already left the capital by now. Dominic is always thorough. He was probably ready to leave when he confessed everything to me."
Rosenia muttered bitterly. Penelope stared at her with a pitiful gaze.
Still, she's glad that the other person seems to have a conscience.
Rosenia, who already liked him, was hurt.
“Rosenia.”
Penelope hugged Rosenia lightly.
It was a little awkward since she had never been this close to a Young Lady, but she patted the other person as affectionately as she could.
"You must have had a lot of trouble"
"Your Highness."
"It's sad when love doesn't come true."
Her eyes were filled with sorrow.
"Someone better for you will come along. It may be difficult right now, but if you persevere, it will be okay. Isn't it true that time is medicine?"
"Yes."
"It's embarrassing to say something like this after saying that patience is not the only answer."
"No. It was comforting. Thank you, Your Highness."
Rosenia bowed her head. Trying to act resolutely as if nothing had happened.
That sight made Penelope sad.
'It would be good if I could introduce Rosenia to someone good.'
Except if his younger brother.
This excludes men who have disqualifications, such as being already married, having children, or being divorced.
'Now that I think about it, it seems like Calix viewed Rosenia favorably.'
Penelope recalled how he had praised Rosenia for her strong sense of responsibility when the three of them had previously run into each other.
It was a corner that she noticed because it looked new.
'He's single, he doesn't have any flaws, and his family is great. Now, even though they don't see each other often, he is kind enough to take care of her health.'
The fact that he was busy with his business and didn't seem to be able to devote much time to his family was a flaw, but when she thought of Rosenia, who was similarly a workaholic, it seemed like a fantastic match.
Since the two work similarly, perhaps Calix can help Rosenia.
'I need to set up a place so that the two of them can meet naturally.'
Penelope's eyes sparkled solemnly as she made her decision.
***
A person who was born into a humble family and rose to success.
That was an expression referring to Philip.
He originally joined Alter Company as an errand boy and caught the attention of his superiors with his extraordinary sense and quick workmanship.
After that, he succeeded in several projects in succession and rose to a prominent position, which led him to become the secretary to Dominic Gray, Duke Altemir's aide.
'You are no longer just an employee.'
Dominic said the day he first set foot in the Duke's residence.
'I have an important role in understanding the Duke's will and conveying it to the Chamber of Commerce. The Duke is very busy. He has a hard time handling everything himself. That's why we exist.'
'Tes.'
'It is our job to understand his intentions and prepare in advance. So that nothing annoying happens.'
'Yes. I understand!"
'I trust you will do well. I have high expectations."
The Duke's right-hand man, Viscount Gray, says he has expectations of him.
Philip was moved and worked with all his heart and soul. To quickly show results and receive recognition for his abilities and further praise from the Duke.
In the meantime, Dominic gave him a mission.
The mission was to find a building in a good location where a new store could be built.
"You made an excellent choice."
Philip, who organized the documents with a thump, smiled confidently. The document in his hand was a real estate provisional contract.
Since the location of the store has not yet been clearly determined, a formal contract has not been signed, but a temporary contract has been drawn up to secure a good location in advance.
"We will soon deliver a small downpayment in the name of Alter Company. I hope this leads to a formal contract in the future."
"Oh my, you are saying what I should have said instead."
The building owner bowed. Then he spoke again.
"I am truly honored to have been given this great opportunity. I think that money would be enough to move to another place and open a new store... Hmm."
"I'm glad you're satisfied."
"By the way."
The man who was clearing his throat in embarrassment lowered his voice while being aware of his surroundings.
"That special contract is a little...Why did you put that in?"
"Do you want to know why?"
"No, that. I was just curious so I asked. It is natural to have a confidentiality agreement, but you said that if the Pierre merchant wants to buy the building, we must refuse unconditionally."
The man scratched his cheek awkwardly.
"Besides, if possible, you told me to spread the word to people around me not to hand over the real estate to Pierre... Is there any other reason?"
Philip smiled confidently.
"Because it will interfere with what our Duke will do in the future. Everything is just for our Duke and the Alter Company."
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