Chapter 52: Rosa’s Delusions?

“The power dynamics in high society influence the country, but in this nation, the aristocracy is overwhelmingly scarce. Without the backing of the nobility, one cannot even participate in social gatherings, making it difficult to obtain information about rumors that don’t surface publicly.”

“So, you chose Lord Moreau as your foothold or supporter, right?”

“Oliver Trading Company originally engaged in money lending, so perhaps that’s how I got to know Lord Moreau.”

“Debt can be frightening, huh?”

Rosa shivered, and her father looked surprised.

“Don’t worry. We don’t have that concern in our household.”

“Father, assets should be diversified.”

Rosa would occasionally bring up this topic with her father—a precaution against financial decline.

“Talking about this again?”

Her father, seemingly exasperated, wiped his mouth with a napkin and left the dining room.

“No one takes it seriously, huh?”

Rosa muttered to herself in frustration.

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Today, Rosa went to ‘Rozerian’ again and began discussing the newly started consultation about herbal bath bombs.

“These don’t smell as much like herbs as before.”

She smelled the herbs sent by Ethan early in the morning.

“Wouldn’t it be nice to have a dedicated workspace for you, Miss?”

“Yeah, I’ve mentioned it before, but expanding the workspace is necessary. Prioritize products for women. Let’s create separate ones for men and for His Excellency.”

Lately, the sales of bath bombs for men have been steadily increasing.

Deceived by her brother’s beauty, gentle smile, and elegant demeanor, which resembled their mother, everyone couldn’t see through the fact that they were dealing with a shrewd businessperson.

“How about creating a section for products used by the master?”

Helena made a strange suggestion.

“Huh? I doubt bath bombs written as favorites of my father would sell.”

Rosa’s father is a stylish but middle-aged man.

Though he has a handsome face, as one would expect from a prestigious aristocrat, he has a tough and alert look.

Unpleasantly, Rosa was often told that she resembled her father.

“That’s not true. How about trying to sell it to boost business?”

“Ah, I hadn’t thought of that. Well then, let’s give it a try on a trial basis.”

Rosa, being decisive, immediately set up her father’s corner that day.

Surprisingly, a diverse range of customers, from young people to middle-aged men, started buying. Rosa was surprised to hear the reports in the backyard.

“I’m amazed! Why is there such a demand for my father’s bath bombs?”

Then it dawned on Rosa.

In a way, her father was also an influencer.

Even in her past life, there were instances where T-shirts created by a middle-aged influencer sold well.

Rosa herself had memories of buying something to emulate the financial success of such a content creator in her past life.

“Master is a symbol of wealth in this country.”

“Incredible. Helena! If it’s like this, let’s definitely create a bath bomb corner for His Excellency! Let’s get his cooperation.”

Enthusiastically proposing this to Helena, Rosa was met with a shake of the head.

“He’ll probably dislike it.”

“I’ll manage somehow. I’ll ask him, please.”

Rosa stared intensely at Helena.

“Considering the current good business relationship with His Excellency, it might be better to refrain from doing something people dislike. Miss, above all, you shouldn’t do things that others don’t like.”

For the first time in a while, Helena scolded her.

However, it was a valid point, and Rosa had nothing to say.

“That’s true. I’ll stop for now.”

Rosa sighed and resigned herself.

“Miss, what about now?”

Helena sternly checked.

“I’m fine. I won’t do it.”

Rosa shook her head and returned to work.

Nevertheless, the business was surprisingly flourishing.

(If the danger of poisoning is avoided, how about opening a second and third branch?)

“Hehehe, expanding ‘Rozerian’ internationally. It has a nice ring to it.”

Immersed in such delusions, Rosa was captivated for a while.