Chapter 105 Become Famous +8 Pearls

Anthony looked at Isolde and blushed, but his voice did not soften. “Tell me. Do you want to marry me?”

Isolde was dumbfounded. “Anthony, are you asking for a beating? Haven’t you had enough of it?” she threatened. However, she also remembered Anthony was not afraid of being beaten. The more violently he was hit, the more fiercely he struggled. That was not something that could be settled with a beating! Anthony stared straight at her, as if he wouldn’t leave until she gave him an affirmative answer.

Isolde said, “Fine, forget it. Beat me up as I hit you back then. After that, you can leave.”

Anthony shook his head and sat down on the stone steps. “I’m not leaving!”

Isolde looked at Doug and Clark for help. Clark had never dealt with such matters before and didn’t know what to do. He could only look at Doug, like Isolde.

Doug was happy. This young man doesn’t look like he’s faking it. He looks like he does have a thing for Isolde. He was happy that his wild and restless girl had finally caught someone’s eye. That was a good sign.

“If she disagrees, are you not leaving? If you don’t leave, where are you staying? What are you staying in Argentum for?” Doug asked.

Anthony had made up his mind. He said, “If she says no, I’ll rent a house and buy a shop. I’ll make a living and wait until she agrees.”

Doug nodded and said, “She hasn’t agreed to your proposal yet. Go rent a house, buy a shop, and do your job.”

Isolde felt a headache coming on. “Master…”

Doug held up a hand, indicating she should keep silent.

Anthony stood up and turned to look at Isolde. “I’ll wait for you. I’ll come see you when I’m free.”

Isolde never thought their hostile relationship would turn out like this. But Anthony was determined. He turned to Doug and Clark. “Mr. Becker, Clark, I’m leaving!”

After saying that, he took a deep look at Isolde. His eyes were filled with dominance and declaration. Then, he turned and left.

Isolde stared at his back in a daze. “What is this all about?”

Doug smiled and said, “How long can a young man’s affection last? Within a year, he will be gone to the countryside.”

Isolde frowned. “Why would he fall for me? I don’t believe it.”

He was young. He had stolen fruit from her manor, killed her chickens, and always provoked her. In the most serious case, he had thrown dog shit at her face. He was a complete rascal and a rotten person.

Clark looked at Isolde slowly. “I think what he said is true. He was just accidentally used by someone.”

Isolde felt a headache coming on. She knew Anthony was stubborn and did not want to provoke him, especially since he was not a great villain. At most, he was a despicable person. There was no point in diverting her attention to deal with him.

“By the way, has Oliver reached Wetinson?” Isolde changed the topic, refusing to talk about Anthony.

“Yes, he’s there,” said Doug.

Isolde calculated the journey, knowing Oliver had not arrived. He would need time to report to Argentum even if he had reached. However, Doug said he was there. In that case, it meant Oliver was not going to Wetinson.

Isolde said indifferently, “You can’t even tell me the truth.”

“This is the truth. What I can tell you is the truth.” Doug glanced at her. “Why the fuss?”

Isolde stopped asking but asked about something else. “Master, I want to visit Rosemary, the Marchioness of Greystone.”

“Go ahead!” Doug said without asking her why.

“But if we suddenly go to visit…” Isolde hesitated. Rosemary was not that easy to get along with. Isolde wanted to talk to her that day, but Rosemary was uninterested.

“If you want to go, go ahead. What’s the big deal?” Doug stood up. “You guys have a chat. I’ll go and see how the fish are doing.”

Seeing Doug had left, Isolde said softly to Clark, “Clark, consider what my master said. Think about yourself and your future kids.”

Clark’s expression was conflicted. How could he not want to? That was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He got his Master’s Degree at sixteen. He wanted to further his studies, but Prudence didn’t allow it. She only said there would be trouble if he became an official. He might as well be a businessman.

He had always been an obedient child. He did not want to worry Prudence, nor did he expect the others in the family to give him a hard time. There was nothing wrong with being an average man. Sometimes, well-educated people should learn to live with their ambitions hidden. He had been trying to convince himself this way.

Seeing he was still indecisive, Isolde knew the years of obedience had made him lose his will to climb up. For the time being, he couldn’t change it.

After dinner, Isolde brought Clark to the shop. The shop’s business was good. Collin handed the account book to her. She took a look and found business was booming every day. She had to admit Collin was good at marketing.

“In a month, we can hand it to Vincenzo,” Collin said.

Isolde knew he was about to make a big move. “Have you decided the time?”

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“Yeah, sure. It’s harvest season now, but many places had a drought this year, so the food prices must be high. I can stock up now.”

Isolde said, “It’s fine to stock up, but you must have a businessman’s conscience.”

Isolde did not make it too clear. She was afraid Collin would raise the prices to earn money.

Collin waved his hand. “Don’t worry. Raising the price can only do business for a year. Next year, everyone will hate it. After stocking the goods, I’ll still sell them at the current prices. However, I’ll put the name of a business. In other words, our peers are raising the prices, but we’re the only ones who haven’t.”

“Have you thought of the name of the business?” Isolde asked.

“Everfort Granary!” Collin smiled proudly, looking confident.

“Yes, it’s a prosperous time, and people have enough food and clothing. It’s good.” Isolde smiled. That was an idea he’d had before.

Collin looked at her in surprise. “Lady Isolde, you know what I’m thinking?”

“This is a tacit understanding. We’re partners, so we have a tacit understanding.” Isolde was looking forward to him fulfilling his potential. Collin was talented in doing business. If allowed, he could achieve great things in less than three to five years.

“Where’s Vincenzo?” Isolde asked, not seeing him in the shop.

Collin said, “He went to buy goods. The Fuller family in Westville has just produced a new type of silk. When they came out, it was snatched away. Vincenzo negotiated with them and brought the goods back. Lady Isolde, please take a look.”

Collin took out a piece of silk and placed it before Isolde. He pulled it open and gently flicked it. “It’s soft, durable, well-dyed, and well-defined.”

Isolde reached out and touched it. As Collin had said, it was very soft, comfortable, and bright. It was the best for girls’ dresses.

“As soon as the silk was delivered, we sold more than thirty pieces. We were afraid other people in the industry would snatch the goods, so Vincenzo was watching the Fuller Family’s weaving workshop,” Collin said with a smile.

She did not expect Vincenzo and Collin to be so compatible. Isolde was relieved.

Clark said, “But no matter how well they sell, there aren’t many goods left. And you have to fight for them. It won’t turn into big business.”

Collin smiled and said, “There’s no need for too many goods. If there are too many, they won’t be worth much. Silk chiffon isn’t in big quantity, right? But it can bring in a lot of money. What we have to do is to make a good product. We must rely on this taffeta to make a name for ourselves. As long as noble and young ladies in Argentum remember us when they talk about silk, we will become famous.”