Chapter 58
The man still dreams today.
It was a memory he wanted to erase now because it had once been so happy.
“If this contract is successful, the Promes Merchant Group will flourish.”
On the table lay a map detailing the world’s trade routes.
Vegenue fell into deep thought at his trading partner’s proposal.
The goods for this trade included spices, a massive quantity of silk, and mysterious items from the East.
If this deal succeeded, it would bring in enough wealth to sustain at least two, no, three generations.
‘But…’
Vegenue glanced subtly toward the door.
There, his young daughter, Emily Promes, was peeking her head out while holding a teddy bear.
‘The cheeky little thing.’
He almost burst out laughing at the sight of her, but he managed to maintain his composure and spoke to his partner.
“I will give it a try. You can count on me.”
“Truly? Hahaha!”
Having sealed the deal, Vegenue thought as he shook hands with the man.
‘I’m sorry, Emily.’
This journey would be a long one, taking nearly two years.
Once he had a moment of leisure, Vegenue went down to the living room.
“Hahaha, stop it, Lil!”
Emily, who was running around playing with a young cat, collided with a maid passing by with a tray of teacups and a teapot.
“Oh? Oh! My lady, look out!”
The maid, losing her balance, twisted her arm to keep the tray away from Emily to ensure she wouldn’t be hurt.
Clatter!
The teacups shattered, scattering shards across the living room floor.
Startled, Emily hugged the cat tight and opened her eyes wide like a frightened rabbit.
