She Became My Friend’s Mother-In-Law - Chapter 58
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Chapter 58. A Sweet and Dangerous Proposal
A calm smile, unwavering eyes.
And an indomitable will that would never break.
She was the only person he could truly call a woman.
“Rest assured. I don’t even notice any woman other than my wife.”
“You?”
Nicholas, who had been surprised by Rainer’s words, cleared his throat with a cough.
“Anyway, what you’re saying is that if I go now, Mary will come to hate me?”
“Most likely.”
“…Then there’s nothing I can do.”
In the end, Nicholas made his difficult decision.
Being hated by his wife was tantamount to a death sentence for him.
“Please take special care to ensure Mary lacks nothing during her stay.”
Nicholas spoke earnestly.
It was a request not as the Crown Prince, but as a husband worried about his beloved wife.
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With the Crown Princess staying for the time being, the Duke’s Mansion became extremely busy.
Cecilia personally prepared Mary’s bedroom and stayed by her side to prevent Rosena’s approach.
For her, this was only natural.
She didn’t know what kind of mistake the frivolous and reckless Rosena might make with the Crown Princess.
As a result, Rosena was extremely frustrated, unable to even see the Crown Princess’s face despite having her so close.
“Evan! Evan!”
Rosena called for Evan with an irritated voice.
But there was no sign of her husband anywhere.
“Where did he go again! At such an important time!”
He’s never helpful anyway!
Rosena slammed the bedroom door shut as she entered.
And at that moment, Evan was…
“Young Duke, opportunities like this don’t come often. There are diamond mines spread out like fields in the nearby desert, you know? This business can multiply your investment by 17 times immediately.”
He was in serious discussion with someone, his face full of greed.
“S-seventeen times?”
At the tremendous rate of return, Evan gulped.
The man sitting across the table continued with a leisurely smile.
“Yes, Young Duke. This is truly a rare opportunity.”
The man gestured as if showing off his expensive rings and cufflinks.
“The information about gemstones pouring out from the nearby desert region has already been confirmed. We’re currently gathering distinguished guests to secure positions before the official announcement. If you’re late, only scraps will remain.”
He placed a well-crafted diamond ring on the table.
He said it was a gem collected from the mine they had discovered this time.
“Wow…”
“Look at this brilliance, color, and weight! I guarantee even Her Majesty the Empress doesn’t possess such a jewel.”
Evan examined the ring from all angles as if mesmerized.
It was definitely top quality.
If he could just invest in a mine that could produce such things.
The profit would be guaranteed.
“It’s truly an opportunity to make money while sitting. We’re collecting investments starting from 3,000 crowns.”
“Three thousand…”
Evan bit his lips tightly.
Normally, it wouldn’t be an unmanageable amount.
But after the incident on 62nd Street, with all support from the Duke’s Mansion cut off, it wasn’t easy now.
Neither Cecilia nor Elise would readily provide it.
“I think I need some time to consider…”
After pondering for a moment, Evan returned the ring.
It was certainly a hard opportunity to miss, but that could only happen if he could secure the funds.
He planned to buy some time for now.
“Ah, you need time?”
But the man’s expression became displeased.
He retrieved the diamond ring as he spoke.
“We’d like to accommodate you as much as possible, but…”
The man shrugged with a tsk.
“We’re scheduled to officially announce the mine next week. We can’t guarantee anything after that.”
“I-is that so?”
“Yes, the next person is already waiting. He’s the owner of the Southern Guild and apparently has plenty of cash.”
At the man’s casual remark, Evan’s heart sank.
The next person?
Would this opportunity just fly away forever like this?
“We would have preferred to work with the honorable Hays Ducal House rather than a merchant, but… if it’s difficult for you, it can’t be helped.”
The man coldly turned his back.
“Wait a moment!”
Evan, who had been staring blankly at his retreating figure, called out to stop him.
Then he hurriedly ran over and blocked the man’s path.
His heart pounded anxiously.
“L-let’s do it!”
“Pardon?”
“I said I’ll do it! That investment!”
Evan’s voice rose as his emotions got ahead of him.
“When do I need to prepare it! The investment money!”
“The investment money? It seems we’ll have to make the announcement next week…”
“P-please delay it just a little more! I’ll definitely invest!”
“Hmm…”
The man put on a troubled expression.
After pretending to consider for a moment, the man’s lips curved up slightly.
“Then I’ll wait just two more weeks for you. This is a special opportunity I’m giving only to you, Young Duke. Please don’t tell any other investors.”
Two weeks!
Evan’s mind raced quickly.
He recalled the tiara Elise had given to Rosena recently.
If he used it as collateral, he could easily get 5,000 crowns.
He could leave the collateral at the bank while using a fake to deceive Rosena’s eyes.
Later, he could recover the investment money and get the tiara back.
‘I happen to know an excellent craftsman too.’
Evan smiled wickedly.
Hadn’t that craftsman made his wedding ring with Rosena?
With that craftsman’s skills, a fake tiara would be no problem.
‘Let’s just do it.’
If this investment succeeded, he wouldn’t have to grovel to Cecilia or the Duke anymore.
Evan clenched his fist tightly.
‘A man in business should take this much risk. Right?’
* * *
“Your Highness!”
Meanwhile, Rosena blocked the path of Cecilia and Mary.
Cecilia had been in the middle of giving Mary a tour of the Duke’s Mansion.
Rosena, who had been unable to find an opportunity to approach Mary due to Cecilia, finally chose to barge in.
‘This is my chance to naturally talk about peridot with The Princess and get closer to her!’
In front of Mary, even Cecilia wouldn’t be able to coldly drive her away.
Rosena approached Mary with an expectant expression.
At that moment, Cecilia raised her hand to block her.
“Rosena, what kind of rudeness is this?”
“Oh my, Mother. Rudeness, you say.”
Rosena smiled slyly.
“You misunderstand. I’m simply trying to show proper courtesy to The Princess.”
“Courtesy?”
Cecilia scoffed.
For someone like Rosena, staying out of sight would be the proper courtesy.
It seemed she needed to show her shameless daughter-in-law some reality.
“Speaking of courtesy, I actually had something to ask you.”
“Yes? What—”
“Rosena, did you apologize to Countess Devlin and the other ladies from that day?”
“Wh-why are you suddenly bringing that up here—!”
Rosena’s face flushed bright red.
After the incident on 62nd Street, she had been deliberately avoiding them.
And now she was being told to apologize!
‘And of all places, in front of The Princess!’
Mary’s eyes widened as she looked back and forth between the two women.
Her face was full of curiosity.
“Countess Devlin? What happened?”
“N-nothing! Your Highness!”
Rosena frantically waved her hands.
To explain this incident, she would have to reveal Evan’s shameful secrets too.
She wanted to prevent that at all costs.
“It was just a minor misunderstanding! At a private gathering!”
“Oh my. If needed, I could mediate—”
“It’s fine, Your Highness.”
Then Cecilia stepped in calmly.
She leaned toward Rosena and whispered so only they could hear.
“See? So don’t do anything unnecessary. Unless you want me to tell The Princess just how pathetic your husband is.”
“You…!”
“If you understand, please leave now. I have many things to attend to with The Princess.”
Rosena’s face turned pale.
But she couldn’t argue back.
She couldn’t make a scene by defying Cecilia in the Duke’s Mansion, especially in front of the Crown Princess.
“I-I apologize for the intrusion.”
In the end, she had no choice but to swallow her humiliation and turn away.
Mary still had her eyes wide open as she watched Rosena’s retreating figure.
She asked cautiously.
“Was there some serious trouble?”
“No, Your Highness. It was just a common misunderstanding among ladies. Shall we continue?”
Cecilia gently guided Mary along.
Mary didn’t ask any more questions and followed behind her.
“Your Highness, this is the Music Room.”
Cecilia’s gentle touch opened the door to the Music Room.
Mary’s eyes sparkled as she stepped inside.
“Oh my, so this is that famous place!”
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