Countess Youngae’s Money-Sweeping Makeup Shop - Chapter 34
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34
After receiving word that he’d come right away, I immediately went outside the manor and waited at the main gate for Ricardo’s person to enter.
After waiting for a while, I could see a black horse galloping from far away.
Ah! I believed in you, Ricardo!
Super express jet delivery!
I really believed… huh?
The person on that black horse looked somehow familiar.
Black thing on top of black thing.
And fluttering navy blue hair.
That’s…
Why is he coming!
Thwack, I hit my forehead.
Oh my, what should I do about that stubborn child?
I clearly told him not to come! I’m barefaced right now!
My blood pressure shot up.
So this is why parents in morning dramas grab their necks and collapse.
I didn’t want to actually experience this.
The black horse slowly reduced its speed and stopped in front of me with a clip-clop sound.
With big Ricardo sitting on the big horse, I felt a strange sense of pressure.
Why are you scared? Don’t be scared, Sillia!
I covered my face with both hands and glared at Ricardo through my fingers.
“I clearly told you not to come.”
“You wrote it as if you desperately wanted me to come.”
“Where on earth!”
“You wrote in the letter not to come directly.”
“Then you shouldn’t have come directly.”
“How could I send someone else when you sent a letter saying it was an emergency from early morning?”
“Did I wake you up?”
“Yes.”
“So you’re getting revenge?”
“I’m not someone who vows revenge over such things.”
“It seems right though.”
“But why are you covering your face?”
“…There’s a reason for that.”
When I avoided his gaze, Ricardo dismounted from his horse.
I flinched at him approaching with big strides and stepped back to hide behind Lili.
It felt bad like putting a puppy in front of a leopard, but I had no choice.
I couldn’t tolerate facing someone who wasn’t from the manor with this face.
Especially when I’d soon be in a bling-bling state, meeting my business partner looking like this?
This really won’t do.
I didn’t care if Ricardo was disappointed, but facing someone when I wasn’t satisfied with my state would be no different from ruining today.
It’s not like I’d been showing my bare face all along!
Lili trembled all over but spread her arms to block my front.
“Th-the young lady told you not to come!”
Tears welled up in Lili’s eyes as she squeaked.
How reassuring this small back was.
I’ll definitely buy you lots of delicious cake today!
Glance.
“Gasp.”
With just one sidelong look, my eyes met Ricardo’s.
My heart raced as if I’d seen a ghost.
Why are you looking at me-!
“Ebennain Yeongae.”
At the voice that followed with a sigh, I looked at Ricardo while still carefully covering my face.
He seemed to be searching for something while rummaging around, then Ricardo’s hand held a pure white lace mask.
“Is this what you’re looking for?”
“Ah, yes!”
I covered both cheeks horizontally with one hand and reached out with the other.
Swoosh.
“…?”
“I never said I’d just give it to you.”
Ricardo’s hand pulled back, avoiding mine.
What is this.
I sent him a look as if incredulous, but Ricardo just kept blinking at me.
“What do you need?”
“Are you annoyed?”
“Me, annoyed? When you even came ‘directly,’ how could I possibly be annoyed?”
I forced a gentle eye-smile and pulled my trembling hand back to cover my face again.
Golden eyes stared at me intently, then slowly took off the mask.
What is he doing?
His calm face continued to look at me.
His gaze somehow became more burdensome.
It’s nice, but if I keep looking, I feel like I’ll be enchanted by something.
I squeezed my eyes shut.
I heard the sound of footsteps.
Whoosh, the humid yet cool scent after rain brushed past my nose.
When I gently opened my eyes, Ricardo had come closer and was looking at me with his head slightly lowered.
Why are you suddenly using charm tactics!
And with Lili between us!
Lili looked like she was about to cry any moment.
Oh, I don’t care anymore!
Middle-aged Man, sorry! Your daughter is going to cause some trouble!
I have someone I want to protect too!
Please handle the aftermath!
I firmly pushed Ricardo’s face that had come closer with one hand.
And as soon as a gap formed, I pulled Lili out from between us and hid her behind me.
When I carefully dropped my hand, what I faced was Ricardo’s stunned expression.
I hesitated and rolled my eyes around.
“Please refrain from suddenly approaching with that face. I thought my heart would drop.”
“…What?”
“Yes?”
“Are you tired of my face?”
“Yes?”
No, really yes?
What kind of nonsense is this?
I couldn’t even imagine Ricardo saying such things, but hearing it in reality felt like dream content.
I was flustered and kept opening and closing my mouth.
I quickly took Lili and stepped backward.
“You’re not Ricardo!”
“Young lady, your manner of address!”
“Ah. You’re not Jesuert Youngsik!”
“Pardon?”
I earnestly covered my face with one hand and glared sharply.
Ricardo looked at me with an expression mixed with much more bewilderment than before.
Seeing him hold his forehead and squeeze his eyes shut made my suspicion grow even more.
Is he thinking of asking how I found out?
Is he about to kidnap Lili and me?
Haven’t people from the mansion come yet?
A mouse eating its nails and a human…
Rolling my eyes, I slyly glanced at the back path of the main gate.
“I am Ricardo Jesuert. Do you want proof or something?”
“The Jesuert Youngsik I know wouldn’t act like that.”
“I am acting as I normally do.”
“You were trying to use a honey trap!”
“Honey, what?”
“Just now, you were trying to seduce me by saying I have a face good for makeup…!”
As I blurted out the words, heat gradually rose to my face and I couldn’t continue speaking.
I felt embarrassed because it seemed like I was admitting I almost fell for it.
“Pfft.”
I heard laughter from somewhere.
Who is it? Who made that laughing sound?
Right now I’m so confused and frus…
Huh?
Ricardo’s hand covered his mouth, but the corner of his lips that couldn’t be hidden was slightly raised.
I didn’t hear any more laughter, but the sound of my heartbeat filled in for that laughter.
“…Why are you laughing?”
“Did I laugh?”
“Yes. You laughed mockingly.”
“I never mocked you.”
“Then what was that twitching corner of your mouth?”
“The situation was amusing.”
“You laughed!”
“No, I didn’t.”
“You said it was amusing!”
“I never laughed.”
“No, you did laugh!”
“You’re mistaken. You still seem tired, so let’s just settle the deal.”
It’s been a while since I’ve seen such a stubborn person.
As if he never laughed, Ricardo’s face had settled into its familiar expressionless state.
Wow, really annoying.
It seemed like continuing this argument would only tire me out.
After sighing, I looked at Ricardo.
“What do I need to do for you to give me that mask?”
“I’m curious what Yeongae will do with this mask.”
“…So?”
“Would it be alright if we went around together today?”
“What kind of nonsense is that?”
“Otherwise, I’d like you to give me 20 gold.”
“Youngsik is really a scoundrel.”
“What’s that?”
“It means you have no conscience.”
“If you don’t like it, that’s fine. Then I’ll go first-”
“Stop! Stop, stooop-!”
What kind of person is so hasty?
I quickly grabbed Ricardo’s shirt with one hand.
I shouldn’t have contacted Ricardo.
Today is really forcing me down hard.
I swallowed the tears that seemed about to come out.
“When did I say I didn’t like it? I said you have no conscience.”
“Then what will you do?”
“Sigh… No, the first option. I’ll go with the first option. But you’ll have to wait while I do makeup, and I’d like you to stay away during lunch.”
“Why do I need to stay away during lunch?”
“You told me that yourself. You said people would misunderstand if grown adults stick together.”
“Yes.”
“If we keep doing that until late, there won’t be any room for excuses, right? Do you want to block each other’s marriage prospects?”
Ricardo’s answer didn’t come immediately.
Only after a long pause did he nod and answer.
“Hmm, I understand. Then where should I wait?”
“Give me the mask first.”
When I held out my hand, Ricardo obediently handed over the mask.
Should I just run away and disappear like this? Even as I thought that, he was someone I’d have to keep meeting because of business anyway.
There’s nothing good about having a bad relationship with a partner.
Since we’re going around together anyway, I should look for business contacts.
Or since I promised to help Pebello, it would be good to find new cosmetic substitutes.
Let me also check my abilities while I’m at it.
He’s probably so persistent that’s definitely how he grew his business.
If it’s not business-related, he’s definitely the number one person I never want to run into, really!
I stared at Ricardo intently, then turned around.
“Follow me. You might have to wait really long, so keep that in mind.”
“Understood.”
As I walked toward the reception room, Ricardo, who had put his mask back on, and Lili followed behind me.
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