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Truthfully, before coming to this world, she was one of the victims of the class system. Since becoming a noble, she has been enjoying her life, but if she had to choose, she wouldn’t agree with this inhumane class system. 

Of course, if they were going to work together in the future, she would have to adjust her attitude a bit. 

“I’m sorry for making you wait, Sir Nathan. There won’t be any more of that in the future.” 

Nathan’s light brown eyes flinched slightly as if he hadn’t expected me to apologize without hesitation, but his rigid posture with crossed legs remained unchanged.

I leaned back with a smile on my face. 

“Do you have any intention of accepting my apology? Or will you continue with that attitude?” 

I tapped the fan that I had been holding in my hand. Nathan hesitated. 

He knows better than anyone that he was crossing the line. But even so, he kept his mouth shut. 

His face became more youthful with a sullen expression.

Is he going through his teenage rebellion phase? Being stubborn in front of a princess consort? 

I decided to be patient because I have a generous heart for cute things. Especially when it comes to handsome cute men. 

But still, he was also a genius in designing at such a young age.

I should definitely take him under me. 

He’s good at his job and has a pretty face. As for his personality… is it important? It must be… How do I manipulate this little guy? 

I opened my eyes slowly. I wanted to appear as relaxed as possible. 

“If that’s the case, just leave it as it is. My time is too precious to spend it with someone like you.” 

I stood up slowly from my seat. 

The side that regrets the deal is the one that loses out.

Right now, I needed his talents desperately. But the crucial point was that Nathan didn’t know that. 

Why should I portray myself in a submissive position?

To him, I’m merely a bored lady trying her hand at business for fun.

While he had lost his place of work.

I am the buyer, and he is the seller. He is the one who should be regretful, while I remain satisfied.

As I expected, Nathan’s pupils fluctuated significantly. However, his stubborn pride seemed to be the real issue.

Grab hold of yourself! Are you going to still defend your pride now? Quickly say, “I was wrong. I’ll listen to you from now on.”

But Nathan’s rage and pride seemed to be stronger than I expected.

I moved slowly for no reason. The maids moved quickly and had already opened the reception room door, waiting for me. 

Just a few steps, and I would be out of here. Geez.

I stood in front of the door and hesitated for a moment. Should I just turn around? Yeah. Ah, it’s a shame, but let’s bribe him with money this time.

It was just as I was about to turn around.

“I have a condition.”

Yes, good timing. He took the bait.

“What is it?”

I asked without turning my head. 

Even to me, I looked like a scary and charismatic lady.

“Please don’t hide my name.”

Name? 

Come to think of it, someone else had impersonated him at that store last time. 

Covered face…A genius who hides his identity behind a veil… 

Oh, this is interesting.

I sat back down in front of him as if I was showing off my generosity. I covered my face with the fan in my hand a little bit.

I’m being defensive right now, you know? Say it well or don’t say anything at all.

His rebellious gaze was still the same, but he had released his crossed legs and was sitting up straight.

“Why?” 

I leaned back. 

Nathan hesitated before removing the mask from his face. 

He was even more handsome than when he only had half a face.

His light-colored pupils and even eyebrows were soft and delicate, giving him an overall soft and smooth image. 

If he gets a little older, his beauty will bloom. 

I was spitting out comments like a hack poet when Nathan spoke in a choked voice. 

“My face is like this.”

He wasn’t bragging about his pretty face. 

He pointed to one side of his face with his hand. 

A long scar ran from his cheekbone to his temple. 

Oh, if he got laser treatment, it would disappear. But there are no lasers in this world. Can’t magic do it? 

“Can I reveal my name despite this scar?” 

“What does revealing your name have to do with your scar?” 

Nathan was surprised by my question. 

No, I am asking because I really didn’t know, so why does it matter? 

“Just make good clothes. Of course, it’s possible. Your arrogant attitude is more of a problem than that kind of thing.” 

Nathan stumbled as he spoke. 

“I, I am a Viscount’s son, but I’m just like a castaway because of this scar! I killed my mother when I was born. My nanny died in an accident before I was even a week old!” 

Wow, even if your ego is big, it’s too big. Do you think everything in the world happens because of you? 

Well, he’s still a teenager, so it’s possible. His secondary sexual characteristics have only recently developed. 

Nathan looked like a young lamb carrying the weight of the world with a miserable expression.

“Well, everyone says they’ve been cursed because of me. Maybe that’s true. If I put my name on it, everyone will say it’s a cursed dress! But you say you’re okay with that?”

Nathan stood up angrily, his voice gradually rising.

“Oh, what does it matter… whether it’s a curse or a blessing? As long as I have you, I can make money and that’s all that matters. It doesn’t matter if you have scars on your face or eat through your nose.”

Nathan slumped down at my words, looking dejected.

“…but I eat with my mouth.”

Nathan retorted, out of breath.

“Well then, that’s even better. We can sit face to face and eat together.”

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