One-Sided Negotiations

Being called shrewd did not affect Yvonne in the least bit, in fact, she was quite happy to be acknowledged as a businesswoman by this man.

Marquess Samed was by no means a businessman as his wealth came from the taxes the citizens of his fief paid to him, their Fief Lord, and the tuition fees he received for teaching the daughters of high nobility.

Not to mention that he was the Royal Tutor which brought him a sizable chunk of his wealth.

What most did not know about him was that he was also a secret and silent investor in most of the profitable stores situated in the Commercial District.

This was how he had enough funds for his expensive hobby of spying on everyone and gathering intel to quench his desire for gossip.

Thus, while he may not be a businessman, he was still able to distinguish one.

His prized pupil whom he loved to brag about for having a quick wit and a sharp understanding was the one he recognized today.