ELIZABETH SWAN'S

Chapter 19 - Satisfying the Ego of Peter Bernhard

The next morning after a rainstorm that battered the city from late afternoon until midnight, Elizabeth was busy writing a letter on her study desk.

"That's the eighth paper, actually the lady was about to send her letter to whom?" muttered Leila while watching the owner throw the paper to her eight after squeezing her into a round.

A few minutes later, "Fyuh, it's finally over as well. Leila quickly sent me this letter." said Elizabeth.

Without further questioning Leila immediately carried out Elizabeth's decree. Take the letter to the mailbox in front of Count Swan's residence.

After considering Raymond's advice yesterday, he decided to give Peter Bernhard his trust, although he also had little doubt as to whether his decision was correct.

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Two days later, at Count Swan's residence.

"I was shocked when I suddenly got a letter from you. Because I have never received a letter from a noble except from Marquess Forsberg." said Peter, "Then, I apologize for coming here today."

Elizabeth smiled, that morning she hosted Peter in her living room. He even deliberately served a variety of snacks just for a Peter.

"It's okay, I understand because maybe the letter came a little late because some days it keeps raining. Luckily it was sunny today, so Peter's trip was fun, wasn't it thanks to the weather?" elizabeth asked, revealing a sweet smile from her ripe lips.

Peter was stunned to see the charm of an Elizabeth, the woman who had been the Crown Princess was indeed very beautiful. Moreover, the noble lady called Peter's name so gently while smiling, which man is not fascinated because it can be ascertained if he is not a normal man.

"W-yeah, my trip was quite pleasant" said Peter who then sipped a cup of tea in front of him to hide his blushing face.

"Actually, I'd like to ask for your help" Elizabeth said.

Peter put his tea cup back on the table, "Please, I will definitely help you with pleasure" he said.

"As for the renovation of the store, can I count on Peter to watch over her from start to finish? As you know, I have absolutely no knowledge of the matter. Can Peter help me?" elizabeth asked, trying to be as sweet as possible.

"From beginning to end? I. um..." Peter seemed to be hesitating as to what he was thinking.

Elizabeth immediately took action, "I'm sorry if I made Peter feel burdened. For a moment I forgot that Peter was a busy man. Sorry, forget it. I will ask others for help even though I really wish Peter could help me because only Peter can I trust and rely on." his words with a clear face that makes Peter feel guilty if he wants to refuse Elizabeth's request.

"Lady in front of me said believe me? Did I not hear wrong? This honorable woman who was once the crown princess is counting on me? I certainly can't let her down." said Peter inwardly.

"I didn't refuse, no. But I, who is just a commoner, feel unworthy of such authority from an honorable lady like you." - Peter.

Elizabeth frowned, "Who decided it was worth it or not? I don't think there's anyone better than Peter to do this important thing. So don't feel inferior that way" Elizabeth said as if giving Peter confidence if he really needs Peter to help him.

Peter sighed, "Well, if you've said that, I've been saying from the beginning that I'll help you when you need help" he said.

Claps!

This time he was not pretending to be enthusiastic, because the sooner the jewelry store was completed in the renovation, the sooner he could approach Edgar by becoming his business partner.

Peter details every expense that Elizabeth would most likely have to spend on renovating her stores. He occasionally offered Elizabeth a lower price to save on her field operating expenses.

"This and this can be purchased at a lower price if you buy it in large quantities at once. Then, for the wages of his workers I recommend do not pay him daily, it is better to pay him half at the beginning and at the end. Most if given daily wages they work lazily because the longer the work is completed the more wages they receive. If you agree I'll talk about it with his head worker, how?" ask Peter.

Elizabeth nodded her head repeatedly, "Well, it's up to Peter, which you think is best. I've entrusted this to you completely."

Elizabeth had thought that if the man who is known to be materialistic will provide prices that do not make sense so that some of his budget can go into his own pocket, it was not. Peter actually gave her another option so that Elizabeth could save the rest of her budget.

If you look carefully actually Peter also has a face that is not less beautiful with noble men who are the same age as him.

But unfortunately I am not interested in handsome men, I am only interested in men who can be useful for my plan to destroy Edgar.

"Is there something on my face?" peter asked, holding his face.

Unknowingly Elizabeth was stunned looking at the face of the man before her, "Y-yes?" her question was misbehaved because it seemed to be caught doing such disrespectful things.

But this is not the time to apologize, Elizabeth!

"I just realized that in addition to being good at things, Peter also has a handsome face" said Elizabeth innocently, he deliberately wanted to make Peter wrong.

The pen he held fell off, "Y-yeah?" Peter seemed to disbelieve what he had just heard, but seeing Elizabeth keep looking at him with a sweet smile made him realize that it was not a dream, "Lady how can you say such a thing so easily?" nyamengataka said while blushing in shame.

"Hm? I'm just telling you the truth, is that wrong?" elizabeth replied innocently, "Then haven't we agreed to call each other by name?" her sumbuh.

Elizabeth then stood up from her seat, she took a bag of gold returned by Raymond the other day and gave it to Peter.

"Use this for your personal accommodation costs" Elizabeth said as she returned to her original seat.

Peter pointed to the other pouch, "It's more than enough." and then he pushed the pouch Elizabeth had just given him, "Use this for something else."

"Peter, please take it. Don't take this as a wage, as I say it's your personal accommodation fee." Elizabeth explained, "If you refuse her I'll be really disappointed in you." threatening her.

"I don't really want to deny this either, it's just that I don't want to look bad in your eyes as a man." said Peter.

With Elizabeth's coercion, Peter finally brought the two bags full of gold.

Aren't we both good at acting, Peter?

But no problem, I will consider that bag of gold as the price I have to pay to buy a sweet pet in a petshop.