(Risking My Life) Proposing to Miss Hazel - Chapter 68

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Chapter 68

After finishing the meal, Luke and Elvin first checked out the new products at Golden Sundries Shop.

Their eyes gleamed like hawks as they examined the product labels. Seeing their silent signal that said ‘this will work,’ I clenched my small fist tight.

They tried on Anna’s dewgrass eye masks and put the wrist guards on their arms, letting out genuine exclamations of admiration.

“Ahh… So refreshing.”

“Wow, my fatigue just melted away.”

By the way, we had already confirmed the majesty of Monica’s seasoning set during the meal.

They compared the taste of soup with and without the seasoning and their eyes widened in amazement.

The soup with seasoning was perfectly satisfying even when cold. It could be used not only in soup but also with meat and bread, making its applications endless.

Luke hugged Anna’s eye masks and wrist guards tightly, while Elvin clutched Monica’s natural seasoning set to his chest, both singing praises with excited voices.

“I had high expectations after receiving the letter about the new product prototypes, but these products far exceed those expectations.”

“Exactly. It’s almost disappointing that there are only 30 of each product. Kaiden’s going to be grinning from ear to ear, isn’t he?”

“That’s what I’m saying. I can already see the bulk orders flooding in.”

“You’d better produce the goods in advance. Orders are going to come pouring in soon.”

“Oh my, really?”

I pressed both hands to my chest to calm my racing heart.

I knew we’d get a good response, but their reaction exceeded my expectations.

But the praise didn’t end there. They spent a long time examining the labels of the new products, talking non-stop with enthusiasm.

“Wow, but we really have to acknowledge Hazel’s branding and design skills too.”

“How did she come up with this idea? This is seriously otherworldly sense.”

I let out a sigh of relief and looked down at the labels with proud eyes.

‘Phew, thank goodness.’

Labels that were a bit special, different from ordinary product labels.

[40-Year Leather Craftsman Paul’s Handmade Insoles]

[30-Year Pharmacist Madam Monica’s Special Natural Seasoning]

[30-Year Seamstress Madam Anna’s Body-Friendly Eye Masks]

In the center of the product names, portraits of the craftsmen were prominently displayed, and on the back were written the usage instructions and features of each product.

This was a kind of adventure.

Usually, labels aren’t made to highlight the producer more than the product itself.

However, I wanted to promote the proud craftsmen of Ruden Village in this way.

I also wanted to express my gratitude to those who entrusted us with their products while taking only a small commission.

At first, I was a bit hesitant about this new approach, but Baron gave me confidence when he heard my feelings.

‘Do as you think, Miss Hazel. Don’t perfumes sell better when they bear the creator’s name?’

‘That’s because they’re luxury items with guaranteed quality. Madam Serbia was already famous before.’

‘I don’t think products containing the expertise of Ruden Village craftsmen are any different. As for fame, Golden Sundries Shop will soon become famous, so there won’t be any problem.’

‘Really… do you think so?’

Who would have thought that the labels I made with such mixed feelings would receive such positive evaluation? Even seeing it with my own eyes, I could hardly believe it.

“It’s really okay, right?”

“Of course. The portraits that match their 30 years of experience add incredible product credibility. Everything will sell like hotcakes.”

“How do you only bring products that will sell so well? Miss Hazel’s eye is truly accurate. It’s nothing new, but you have excellent business acumen.”

“Ahem, of course. Our Hazel can do anything.”

I was receiving the praise, but as always, Felix was more proud than I was.

His eyes, which hadn’t gotten proper sleep for over a day, sparkled brighter than stars in the night sky.

Anyway, no one can stop Felix’s doting nature.

“She draws well, she’s good at business, and she has a pretty face and kind heart. She’s my sister, but I wonder every day if she could be more perfect, so just imagining some dark guy taking my little sister away…”

“Felix, stop.”

Though it’s a bit excessive.

***

The trading caravan people returned to the cave again before sunrise, avoiding other people’s eyes.

I felt bad that they were going back without proper rest, but I felt much more at ease when I realized that the cave used to be an underground city, so there were plenty of places to rest everywhere.

Felix and I saw them off and only returned home in the late dawn.

Felix didn’t seem tired at all and chattered non-stop the entire way up the mountain path.

“This big brother made straw beds at various spots along the way. Pretty thoughtful, right?”

“Yeah, very thoughtful.”

“I marked shortcuts with lantern flames sprinkled with purification water, so there’s no chance of getting lost. Smart, right?”

“Yeah. Very smart.”

However, caught up in worries and concerns, I couldn’t enthusiastically play along.

Though I praised him with genuine sincerity, his dissatisfied gaze scraped down my cheek vertically.

Feeling awkward, I made excuses as if trying to appease him.

“No, I know better than anyone how hard Felix worked. It’s not that I’m not paying attention to you…”

“Then what is it?”

Protruding lips, a sulky voice.

His face, which made no attempt to hide his sulking, filled my entire field of vision.

I pushed the pendant in my hand right in front of his eyes.

“You saw the painting Black Hand commissioned too.”

The portrait Black Hand commissioned was the face of an unidentifiable boy.

A painting in a pendant half the size of a palm, with colors half faded away. Not only the person’s features but even their age was vague.

‘He wants you to draw this boy from the painting in Miss Hazel’s art style. It’s a kind of restoration portrait. The paper and frame are here.’

‘Ah, restoration…’

Though they called it restoration, it was work that was no different from reinterpretation.

All that could be made out were black hair and a prominent nose bridge.

‘But who is this boy? Could it be Black Hand himself?’

‘We don’t know that either. He’s such a mysterious figure, though it probably isn’t him.’

‘Ah… I see.’

‘When the painting is finished, please contact us through the hawk messenger. Black Hand will send someone directly.’

“What if he doesn’t like the painting?”

As I stared intently at the pendant and sighed, Felix ruffled my hair roughly like petting a puppy.

“There she goes worrying about nothing again.”

“Hmm…”

If it were a workday, I would have been annoyed about my hair getting messed up, but not now. Somehow Felix’s hand seemed to untangle my blocked thoughts, making me feel secretly good.

“You’ll do well when you actually do it. Don’t think useless thoughts and just sleep first.”

“You should sleep well today too, Felix. I’ll watch the shop alone tomorrow, so you can sleep in without worry.”

“No way. We’ll go to work together. I’m not tired at all.”

***

“Hah…”

Lord Cromwell, Grendel Cromwell, pressed hard on his throbbing temples.

It was because of Cromwell Castle’s only heir, who had inherited his mother’s only advantage—her face—and his father’s greatest flaw—his temperament.

“That crazy bastard Axel….”

He unilaterally announced the broken engagement to his fiancée with only a month left before the wedding.

Elizabeth is the eldest daughter of the only family near Cromwell Castle that possesses both noble status and wealth.

Her maternal family is aligned with the 1st Prince, and her paternal family with the 4th Prince, so their power won’t decline even after the civil war ends.

Moreover, she’s exceptionally beautiful and virtuous in character, making her a perfect match who could more than cover for Axel’s flaws as the future Lord….

‘He must have lost his mind. Where else could he find another girl like Elizabeth.’

My incompetent son was determined to ruin everything.

All because of one lowly woman.

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