The fire that broke out in the hotel made the world buzz for a while.
Volunteers from the tower extinguished the fire, but in the end, the fifth floor was burned down, and half of the rooms on the fourth floor were burned.
The cause of the fire was oil sprayed from the hallway to the room, and small explosives that appeared to have been illegally manufactured.
"Two people who had fled from His Highness the Crown Prince's investigation came to kill me. But Estelle changed her mind, and when things didn't go as planned, Derek Gardner stabbed her. It was Derek who set the fire."
As I said, a charred corpse was found on the fifth floor where the fire started.
His face was burned beyond recognition, but the remaining belongings revealed that he was Derek Gardner.
In the end, he paid for his sins with his death.
"By the way, how did you escape from the scene of the fire?"
To the investigator's question, I showed him a golden key full of scratches.
It was the key to being able to open any room in the hotel, which was given to me when Calix transferred the ownership of the hotel.
"There was a secret passage in the suite. It was locked and closed... I opened it with a key."
The fire that Derek started quickly engulfed the suite.
At that moment, I really didn't have any choice.
Just when I was pessimistic that I was going to burn to death, the flames that were spreading broke down the false wall of the bedroom.
And beyond the crumbling false wall, I could find a secret passage that was firmly locked
The passage looked quite old.
Unlike the exterior of the building, which was regularly repaired and maintained in its splendor.
Perhaps it was built together when the building was first built, but it was hidden as it was not used after that.
"Even if you say you can open all the rooms in the hotel with this golden key... It must have been repaired for many years, so there must be some doors that don't fit the key."
Perhaps that was why I was able to open the passage with an old key that had become a symbolic item.
"I see. I'm very happy."
Yes, it was a good thing.
Estelle, whom I had saved, was taken to the hospital.
Derek sprayed hemostatic medicine and gave first aid, but the stab wound was deep, and it was critical.
She was still being treated at the hospital.
However, if her condition improves, she will be put on trial after that.
And she will be punished for her crimes.
"I will reveal all the crimes I have committed."
Still, Estelle didn't want to run away anymore.
That small decision will bring about many changes in her life.
After that, I continued to be busy.
The fire happened after the ownership of the hotel was transferred to me, so I had to take care of all the big and small things.
Still, I was a victim myself, so support came from all over the place.
Rexed sent me people and resources in the name of the Crown Prince, and Montrose was responsible for the cost of rebuilding the hotel.
I thanked myself after I found out that it was all thanks to me that I was able to find the real Princess Montrose.
It was fake, but it was also an act of taking responsibility for what Estelle, who was once a Princess, had done.
In the name of moral responsibility, the Duke of Altemir also sent support.
I didn't dare to refuse.
The hotel was temporarily closed, and reconstruction began.
It will probably take quite a long time until the construction is completed.
A month and a half passed like that.
"Hah."
I was standing in front of a café in the central square.
I had an appointment here today.
I had to think a lot and think a lot before I made this appointment.
But now I have made a decision.
I opened the café without any further hesitation.
Rattle.
The small bell on the door rang and made a cute sound.
I looked around.
I noticed a dark-haired man sitting quietly in a corner and approached him.
"Hello."
"...How do you do! Young Lady Pierre."
Perhaps because he had come earlier than I had promised, Calix stood up in surprise.
I wish I had come out a long time earlier.
Calix has always been like that.
It didn't change whether it was Dominic or Calix.
I nodded to signify that he didn't have to get up and sat down.
He sat down again, a little awkwardly.
"Do you want to order?"
"Please have a cup of peppermint tea."
After the clerk left, there was silence for a while.
I spoke first.
"How are you?"
"Yes, yes, I'm doing well. What about Miss Pierre..."
"I got along well, too. I was a little busy, though."
I didn't mean to snipe, but he thought I was blaming him, and his expression darkened a little.
I looked at him silently.
It was the first time in a month and a half that I saw Calix.
His face has become sharper as if he has lost more weight.
The atmosphere was also different from before. I became a little calmer and more serious.
The clothes are also neutral and quiet, rather than flashy.
To put it bluntly, it felt like Dominic.
"..."
On the day the hotel burned down, Calix kept his word after shouting that he would not approach me anymore.
The company supported the restoration of the hotel in the name of the Duke, but that was it.
He didn't come to me as an individual or deliver anything.
Today's appointment was also that I expressed my intention to meet him first.
'Maybe if I stay like this, I can live the way I originally wanted.'
To get away from the main characters of the original and quietly live my own life.
Now that everything is over, I was able to fulfill that desire.
Those who tried to kill me were punished accordingly, and the men are not as obsessed with me as they used to be.
But...
"At the time of the fire, the Duke tried to enter the burning hotel himself to save the lady. There was an uproar as people stopped it."
"...The Duke?"
"Yes, the Duke told me not to tell the Lady, but still... The Duke put the lady above all else. I want you to know that."
I recalled a conversation I had with the investigator.
And I made up my mind.
"Next spring, the first official overseas headquarters of the Upper Pierre will be launched in the Kingdom of Borsa."
The sudden business story raised his head.
He said cautiously
"I heard the news. Congratulations."
"It will be established in a port city that has previously signed an export contract. The construction is already in the final stage, and once the paperwork is completed, we can say that we have completed all the necessary preparations."
"If we set up overseas branches and hire local personnel, we will be able to receive the same benefits as other top players in the kingdom, so Pierre will have wings in entering overseas markets."
"That's right. That's why I did it."
"It's really good. Entering Borsa was a direction I hadn't thought about... It was the same when I heard it before, but I was very surprised by the results you achieved. Using this opportunity as a springboard, Pierne will grow even more. I sincerely congratulate you."
Calix's tone was plain.
But I felt that they were sincerely congratulating me.
His expression was serious, and there was no sign of him trying to deceive or deceive me.
I continued.
"The Inauguration ceremony will be held."
"It should be opened."
"It's going to be a very big event. It was the first overseas launch ceremony. Thankfully, the King of Borsa said he would help. The Queen said that the inauguration ceremony was right after giving birth, so we would have to see the situation, but if she could afford it, she would attend with us."
"I see."
"Recently, trade exchanges through Borsha's port have increased, and I think there will be many customers who will come to visit. It will be the inaugural ceremony of the Pierre Prize, but on the other hand, it will be an opportunity to promote the development of the kingdom."
"There will be a lot to consider for the event."
"Yes, that's right. So I thought about it. I wish there were someone who could help me. It would be nice if there were someone who had a lot of experience and could give me good advice. Maybe I need to attend a social event in the kingdom, so I hope you can be my partner."
I looked at Calix.
"Can you play that role?"
His blue eyes widened.
His voice rang out loud as if the cafe was leaving.
Then a small smile appeared on my lips.
(The Villainess Wants To Live Quietly)
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