The Villainess turns the Hourglass - Chapter 105: The Future Different From The Past, Part XI
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Chapter 105: The Future Different From The Past, Part XI

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Baron Burboom, who had received the investment, expanded his business by hiring more staff and hurriedly created the perfume with Arias advice. This made it possible to prepare enough perfumes before the trend started properly, and he enclosed a gift with a thank-you letter to Aria.

[Thank you very much. With Mr. As foresight, I was able to make the most profit. Its a small gift, but its a token of gratitude, so please accept it.]

Arias lips drew a good line after reading the letter Annie had brought. When she unpacked the present that he enclosed, it contained cravat. The embroidery between the waves of fine silk was very beautiful.

I thought so, but he thought I was a man.

The cravat worn to make the fine look on the neck was for men. It might have been quite expensive, but it was of little use to the recipient. Aria, who put it back in the box, called Annie.

Im going to have to go out.

Really? You havent been out in a long time! Actually, I wanted to go out, too.

The place where she arrived with Annie, who was so excited, was the perfume store of Baron Burboom. The store had expanded to a considerable size with investments and profits for the time being.

Aria, who had two knights outside because of their annoyance, went inside. Annies eyes glistened when she was told to pick a favorite perfume and looked through the store and went away.

Then Aria, who became alone, looked through the interior and appreciated it. Along with the luxurious interior, the height of the stand with perfume was appropriate. They were all well placed in a relaxed reach for smaller women compared to men.

So did the color arrangement. Sometimes colors would be placed on an unknown basis for the unthinking, but this place was not. Starting with a bright color, the color gradually added to the darkest color at the end. The combination of colors was different, but her eyes were pleasant as if they were looking at a galaxy.

Maybe hes better than I thought.

Aria headed to the counter after she had finished her appreciation. The waitress who was waiting greeted her in a polite manner.

Can I help you?

Id like to see Baron Burboom.

Sir Baron?

The staff opened her eyes big. She looked puzzled when Aria said she would come to meet the baron. The clerk looked very carefully at Arias dress and disappeared after saying, Please wait for a moment. As she saw Aria, she seemed to be quite a wealthy aristocrat.

Moments later, Baron Burboom, who appeared with the staff, was quite a young man. He only looked twenty-five to twenty-six at best. Still, his neatly dressed clothes and hair made him look quite a plausible businessman.

Coming down from the second floor while talking to the employee, he found Aria waiting in front of the counter with the request of the staff and could not speak for a moment with a stunned look on his face.

Baron Burboom, Ive come here with a message to tell and deliver you something.

He pointed to the second floor with a stiff face and hand gestures without even confirming who Aria was. Aria folded her eyes and smiled at this, and the barons cheeks turned red.

Do you mind if I go upstairs?

Yeah? Oh, yeah

He nodded to her question like a broken buggy doll. He was hard and awkward, but he did his best to escort Aria and ordered a staff to prepare the best refreshments for her. The sugar in the market had run out, but he got some from somewhere else, and Aria asked, drinking tea that was delicately sweet with sugar,

Who do you think I am to treat me like this?

It wasnt even a sharp question, but Baron Burboom stammered. Well, I dont know. May I ask your name?

Im Roscent Aria.

At the words that she was the wicked woman of the rumor stopped Burbooms hand that was trying to hold the teacup.

Aria asked calmly because she expected his reaction. Are you disappointed?

No If you are Lady Aria from the Roscent family, are you only fifteen years old?

Arias eyes widened at the unexpected question. So?

Ha! Oh, my God! Youre fifteen. How could you!

Burboom hid his face in his palms and uttered a grotesque exclamation. Aria stared at him because of his incomprehensible response. From time to time, he stole a glance at Aria through his fingers and repeatedly sighed. He soon removed his hands and faced her properly.

Im sorry! I dont know why Ive shown a shameful conduct to a little lady.

A shameful conduct?

A shameful conduct? She couldnt understand why he reacted like that as he hadnt done anything. What the hell was he thinking? What a strange and funny person he was to have such a reaction just by thinking about it.

I didnt think Id do anything with my face because Ive come here as an investor today Youre running around all by yourself, so I want to bother you.

And it seemed rather easy for her to control him than to make unnecessary words. Aria held her tea and drank it.

Im so sorry, but what business do you have with me?

Oh, no big deal. Im here to return what I received.

What you received?

If his store had been insignificant, she might have just gone back, but she confirmed that it wasnt. He looked like she could make use of him. Aria put the box on the table.

This?

I dont think its appropriate for me to wear.

Burboom opened a familiar box that he had seen somewhere. What was inside was a cravat made of high-quality silk. It was like a gift to an unnamed investor, calling himself A. After looking at it for a long time, he asked Aria with a stupid face.

Why are you showing me this?

He was still unable to grasp the situation. Aria thought he would have a good intuition, but he didnt seem to have any keen sense.

Aria, who took out the cravat herself from the box, approached Burboom, who sat on the other side. His eyes were fixed around his neck. At the sudden arrival of Aria, he swallowed a tense, dry saliva.

Its not me, but Baron Burboom, who fits in.

Aria reached out to Burbooms neck. As Arias fine, white hand approached, the barons body hardened. What was unavoidable, however, was his sheer fascination in Arias gaze. Her appearance, which he could not believe was only fifteen, made it all the more so.

Lady, lady?

Wait a minute

Aria moved her hands a few times and the cravat was detached from Burbooms neck. It was a very familiar gesture as if it had been done many times.

Whenever Arias hands brushed against the tip of his chin, he could not control himself as if he had been struck by lightning. Nevertheless, he held his breath to see if his nose could reach Arias fine hands.

Thats a refreshing response. It doesnt suit your age.

It was a lot of fun to recall that she had been swayed by Asher recently. So she thought she could play a little while pretending to be naive as she had done to Oscar, but she decided not to do so. Unlike Oscar, Burboom seemed to be obeying himself like a slave even if she didnt do anything.

I dont have to feed too much to the man who would give his life to me.

Anyway, these kinds of people made their own food even though she did not do anything.

Aria, who hung a new cravat around his neck, returned to her seat without regret. Burboom, who was like he was possessed by something, fidgeted about his neck without saying a word. It also seemed to find the warmth of Aria that could not remain.

Baron, do you have your next move in mind?

Yeah? A sudden question broke his silence, and he asked back with a broken face.

I think the trend of perfume is going to last quite a while, but you should be prepared for the next one. Unlike essential consumer goods, its goods that they would not have any problems with even if its not there. Of course, if youre satisfied with this, theres nothing more to say.

Aria spoke based on what she had studied and experienced for the time being. Burboom answered quickly at her testy tone of voice.

Ah well, theres something else Ive wanted to do from before. Its about lowering prices by lightening the concentration of the perfume. Its effect as a perfume is insignificant, and it only has a very light fragrance, but Im sure there will be a demand for the common people.