The Reason I Got Engaged to My Ex-Boyfriend - Chapter 60

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Episode 60

However, the man who had raised two daughters alone always wished for circumstances that would allow him to treat his children even a little better. His desire for his precious daughters to be matched with sons from decent families was greater than anyone else’s.

Scammers seek out people with aspirations. Because those aspirations are the best fuel for encouraging misguided decisions.

Having realized that ruining one’s life happens in an instant, I tried to find happiness in small things as much as possible.

Things like the night view I saw when returning home, the charming little shops that filled the streets, or a cake with an extra piece of fruit on top.

I tried to find satisfaction everywhere like that.

That’s why I enjoyed the time sitting face-to-face with Sister Marie having light conversations, or sharing sweet kisses with my lover without calculating thoughts about marriage prospects.

Before I knew it, both of those things had completely disappeared.

Sometimes I would suddenly think: after all this is over, would I really be able to live without caring about that empty space?

I cut off my long train of thought and said to Angelica.

“I don’t hate anyone enough to pull investment scams on them, so find someone else.”

At my indifferent tone, Angelica clicked her tongue regretfully.

***

The plan for utilizing the fatigue recovery potion disguised as perfume came out in just one day.

‘I suppose it would be burdensome for bureaucrats to use women’s perfume.’

In my previous life, I could often see men using perfume, but I rarely saw it here.

Even if it gained some popularity due to rumors about fatigue recovery effects, conservative men wouldn’t even glance at it.

Of course, there was someone who wanted to keep going without modifying the plan to match the change in customer base. That was Riniel.

“If we just leave it as is, wouldn’t it seem really special? You know that thing you mentioned, Sister. …Ah! Scarcity! I think we could totally capitalize on that.”

…When exactly did I become someone obsessed with being special and scarce?

Riniel’s words were right, but the problem was that even if it was special, it was too special.

‘Even if nobles like special things, if it’s excessive, it’ll cause rejection.’

How could I use this perfume to approach gentlemen?

It wasn’t an intended effect, but I didn’t want to miss this golden opportunity…

‘…Ah.’

Then suddenly, when my eyes met with Justin who was in front of me, one method came to mind.

“Hmm? What’s wrong, Miss Berry.”

Seeing my changed expression, Justin responded in his characteristic caring tone.

These days, Justin often spent time with Frill at her estate.

They say they’re just friends meeting quietly at their age… but to Riniel and me, it didn’t look that way at all.

Anyway, Justin currently runs a quite successful tailor shop in the capital.

If I use this well, couldn’t I create perfume products that would suit gentlemen too?

‘Justin would gladly help.’

Frill was also pondering how to make good use of this opportunity. Justin was someone who would grant any request from Frill.

“Would you be interested in working with me?”

“Me? What kind of work do you want to do with me?”

“I’d like to add Dun Like’s scent to the products at the tailor shop you manage, Justin. For instance, on gloves or cravats.”

“Hmm?”

Justin raised his eyebrows with interest.

Frill and Riniel, who had been deep in thought, also sparkled with excitement.

I checked their reactions once and immediately proposed.

“If it’s alright with you, let’s write up a contract right away.”

Business should originally be done directly and refreshingly.

The partnership with Justin was successfully established, and Dun Like began expanding beyond word-of-mouth among ladies to reach gentlemen as well.

***

On a day when ‘The Premium Perfume Brand: Dun Like’ was rapidly rising in Tererrosa.

The naval base, particularly the Westport Line, was as noisy as usual.

“That young lady seemed incredibly busy every time I saw her, but she was preparing an amazing business. Well, I thought she was mysteriously charming from the beginning.”

“Oh, Major. Are capable women your type?”

Surrounded by large sailors, Melvin was explaining about Semaphelaz’s busy hamster.

Having kicked Louis out of Semaphelaz and built a secret bond with ‘Miss Berry’, Melvin was in high spirits.

Of course, Melvin contributed absolutely nothing to Dun Like’s popularity, but how should I put it…

Like finding out that the little kid next door you’d watched since childhood had grown up and gotten into a good school?

“No, no. Of course being capable is right, but…”

Melvin smiled and trailed off.

At his heart-wrenching voice, the sailors gulped.

“She’s incredibly pretty!”

And Derek, unable to contain himself, quickly jumped in.

“She’s really pretty, and her build differs from ours at just the right heart-fluttering level, and she’s so pretty, and her personality has this aloof side that’s charming, and she’s totally pretty, and she’s a commoner but has this mysteriously noble air that’s refreshing, and she’s really pretty, and…”

Derek, who had been rattling off praise day and night, caught his breath with huffs.

Then he grinned and added one more line dramatically.

“You’ll understand if you go see her in person. This description right now is just the tip of the iceberg.”

…Waaaaaaah!

The sailors who had been listening with bated breath cheered.

After all, in a male-dominated workplace, ‘a beauty with charm different from others’ is the most stimulating topic.

Among these, Melvin, with the confidence of someone who had the deepest intimacy with ‘Miss Berry’ or something, chuckled and said.

“Anyway, she released gloves infused with that famous perfume. Actually, a real man like me doesn’t need something like fatigue recovery, but when Miss Berry tells me directly, what can I do? I went and made a reservation right away.”

Derek, another real man who made a reservation together, silently gave a thumbs up.

What followed were determined words from the elites who shoulder the future of this maritime power.

“Me too! I’ll go make a reservation right away too!”

“Even if it means getting beaten by the Admiral, to Semaphelaz!”

“I’d rather desert and change careers to become a carpenter at the port city construction site!”

And there was one man who had been quietly listening to all this conversation.

“…”

How utterly disgusting it feels to have to pretend not to know while hearing other bastards openly covet my love.

Ransel already knew about Mary’s plan to create a successful perfume brand since he had heard it.

But…

He didn’t know that not only the brand but Mary herself would become famous.

‘Our princess can do anything.’

A celebrity’s lover inevitably gains rivals.

It was already an accepted reality that the most lovable princess in the world couldn’t only look pretty to his eyes.

This must be the humiliation one must endure as a celebrity’s (former) lover, and another burden of having such an excellent (fake) wife…

Having barely calmed his heart, Ransel looked at the elites who were giggling together.

No matter what, Ransel was a proper adult and their superior, and someone who knew how to separate public and private matters.

“Melvin.”

So Ransel was able to call his friend with a merciful, gentle eye-smile.

“You seem excited?”

Of course, his voice was nothing like that at all.

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