Chapter 27

“Aren’t the two of you feel burdened that I keep making investment proposals?”

I purposely called the two of them because I needed May’s help in this case.

“Yes.”

“Of course.”

But these people, they’re so quick to answer.

May and Bell answered without hesitation, hurting my tender heart.

I managed to calm down my pain and bring up what I wanted to say.

“Then let’s make a bet.”

“A bet?”

May and Bell looked at me curiously.

“If you win, I won’t talk about investment anymore.”

To attract the opponent, I had to give them what they wanted.

May had a sullen expression for a moment, then narrowed her eyes and looked at me.

“Are we supposed to get an investment if we lose?”

“That’s right. Because it’s a bet.”

They looked at each other.

It must have been quite bothersome for them to seriously contemplate whether to accept it or not.

You two were too much.

“What kind of bet?”

She took the bait.

I spoke calmly while suppressing a brimming smile.

“You know it’s Apology Day in a week, right?”

“I know. Is there anyone who doesn’t know?”

Apology Day was a unique event here.

The last day of every month is a day when you remember what you were sorry about for that month and apologize like its name.

On the contrary, there was also a Thanksgiving day in the middle of the month.

Both days were unfamiliar for me, but I think it’s a pretty fun and meaningful event.

Luciano and I also used this day to unravel our accumulated feelings.

Anyway, it was customary to give a small gift with an apple on Apology Day.

So the market opened in the central square and sold simple cookies, accessories, flowers, etc.

“That’s we will sell the desserts made by May and Belle. If we sell an appropriate amount, I win; and I lose if we don’t sell anything.”

“If it is an appropriate amount, how many are you talking about?”

May said quite sharply.

The two seemed nervous just thinking about the sale.

“A hundred!”

I said with a triumphant expression.

Their eyes widened as if it was a surprising number.

But I didn’t think it was unreasonable.

For this reason, if my advice was included, it definitely sells.

And if the number were too small, both of them wouldn’t be convinced.

So I set a bold number.

“If you sell all 100 desserts in one day, you accept my investment. How about it?”

If I wasn’t good enough, I could show you the real results.

“Let us have a chat for a moment.”

May, who had worried for a while as if surprised by the bold number, brought it up one beat later.

“Do as you like.”

I said that because I thought it might be unacceptable.

The two of them distanced themselves from me.

Then they put their heads together and began to bow down.

However, what confused me from the beginning was May’s attitude.

Belle was heartbroken, so she didn’t want to open a store.

‘But why is May against it?’

At that time, the two looked back at me with grim expressions as if they had finished discussing.

Then they came over and spoke in a stern voice.

“Okay. We will try it.”

“You’re going to give up if you lose, right?”

The two accepted the bet.

“It’s only natural to accept the bet’s outcome. Instead, both of you should do your best. You know it’s cheating to make things roughly, right?”

“Of course. If we don’t sell out what we’ve prepared, the lady has to buy all the leftovers. We also have to keep the cost of materials.”

May quickly said she wouldn’t want to lose money.

I already feel that they would do well in business even if it weren’t for me.

“Okay. The bet is concluded.”

We were busy because the Apology Day wasn’t far off.

I would see if anyone can start a business and quickly applied in because you need to apply in advance.

“Wouldn’t cookies be better?”

“I think brownies would be good because you can sell them in pieces.”

“I have an idea, would you like to try making it?”

We also choose the menu.

“Will this taste good enough?”

“Um, something’s missing….”

“I wish it had a more sour taste.”

We practiced the menu.

“It’s for a gift, so packaging is important.”

“Would it be better if the price was low?”

“It’s also important to make a decent profit.”

I’ve had a busy week preparing for this and that.

Time passed quickly, and the long-awaited Apology Day had arrived.

“What to do! I don’t think it’s going to sell.”

“The location. The location is also bad.”

“Is it that bad?

“Yeah. It’s too far away.”

Belle and May murmured gravely, looking blue.

Both of them attended the venue in the capital’s central square early.

As May said, it was located in the corner, so the location was slightly bad.

It was inevitable because the application for participation was late.

I was confident, though.

“Why are you so worried? It’s going to sell!”

“How can you not worry! I can’t stand it if people make a fuss about it!”

Belle complained about her anxiety.

“I’ve tried it! I can’t say it’s bad!”

“If it doesn’t sell, the damage–”

May quivered with anxiety.

“If it doesn’t sell, I’ll buy the rest!”

Seriously, apart from Belle, what’s wrong with May?

She was so restless that even I who looked at it also felt nervous.

“Now, let’s stop shaking and do business! Have you been well prepared?”

“Yes, yes.”

The two took out the products they had prepared with anxiety.

It was time to pile up on the shelves.

“Oh my, it’s so cute. This is macaroon, right?”

Another seller who was preparing to sell next to them talked to me.

The response has already come.

I smiled at the sight.

“Pardon? Yes.”

Mei was bewildered and answered.

“Give me one. How did you come up with this idea? It’s so cute that I’ll have to buy it before it’s sold out.”

“Yes?”

“How much is it? I wonder how it will taste.”

May and Belle were mesmerized.

I came forward because I could see the expression that they didn’t know it would be sold already.

“One copper each! How many would you like?”

“Please give me two. I will taste it and decide whether to buy more.”

“It’s very delicious. You’ll regret buying only two after tasting them, so give it a try. If it’s too late, it’ll be sold out!”

“Ho-ho, I’ll try it right away.”

I put two coppers from the first sale in May’s hands.

The two had a blank expressions on their faces.

“How can you do that so quickly….”

“It’s selling right away….”

“I told you it would sell well!”

I had no choice but to do so.

We chose the menu with everything in mind.

When the two were contemplating what to sell, I suggested selling macarons.

Along with the macaroons’ design and taste.

It was a chick macaroon, the bright yellow macaroon had eyes and mouth drawn on it.

There were also many fancy desserts here.

There were many pretty and appetizing shapes, but there was no such character design like this.

It would catch people’s eyes at once.

‘And because it’s cute, it’s perfect for apologizing!’

Sales strategies were all important.

As I expected, people stopped once and asked about macaroons.

“Oh my, what’s this?”

“It’s macaroon. You can eat it.”

“Wow, that’s cute. Mom, buy me this!”

“It also tastes good.”

“Give me one.”

And some of them even led to direct purchases.

May and Belle’s expressions gained confidence as the macaroons were sold one by one.

“It’s delicious. One won’t be enough.”

“It will feel better when you apologize because it’s cute.”

I smiled with satisfaction as I watched the two actively start selling.

The result of the bet came out without waiting until the end.

‘After tasting sales like this, there’s no way you can’t be satisfied with just a hobby.’

I happily watched both of them selling from one side.

“My lady.”

Billy, who stood by my side, called me.

“What?”

“Are you not going to go see anything else?”

Billy isn’t the first person to ask.

Oh, by any chance!

“There is a person you need to apologize!”

“… Yes.”

I chuckled when I caught Billy’s expression.

I was going to ask who it was, but I gave up.

I wanted to see May and Belle do business.

I also couldn’t ignore Billy’s request.

“I’ll stay calm, so you can go alone.”

“I can’t.”

Billy put on a straight face.

“….”

I didn’t feel good because he was so serious.

“The count will scold me.”

The belated addition was somehow unreliable.

‘Billy, even you….’

Am I that unreliable….

I think I’ve been pretty decent.

It seemed like Billy wouldn’t move to buy a present unless I followed him.

I glanced at May and Belle.

People continued to be interested in chick macaroons, so they seemed busy doing business.

‘It won’t be a problem to go for a while.’

“What do you want to buy?”

I reached out my hand to Billy.

Only then did Billy take my hand and loosen his expression.

We slowly looked around and picked up a present.

“I’m thinking about what to buy.”

“Are you going to buy something to eat?”

“Something to eat….”

“What about flowers? The gerbera over there is pretty.”

“I don’t think flowers would be good either.”

Who the hell was your opponent? Why were you so careful?

After wandering around for a long time, I stopped at an accessory shop.

“Shall we take a look at this?”

“Yes.”

I got the hang of it when I saw Billy’s eyes scan the accessories.

It’s a woman!

Billy is in a relationship!

My whole body was excited because I wanted to make fun of it, but Billy chose thoughtfully, so I endured it.

‘I’ll tease you when you decide on a gift.’

I was itching to make fun of him.

Billy was thinking about a pretty hair tie and necklace.

While he was choosing, I filmed Detective Aesvin.

Billy stayed in our mansion’s employee quarters.

Besides, he was usually with me.

Then she would be in our mansion!

‘A single woman about Billy’s age….’

Sally in the kitchen?

One of my mother’s maids, Gina?

Laura the gardener?

It was when I was working hard on the detective’s hunch.

A huge shadow fell beside me.

I felt like he was approaching me with pressure, so I flinched and turned around to see a large person standing there.

Someone big enough to make me tilt my head all the way.

‘Did a bear come down from the mountain?’

My mouth was wide open.