Chapter 8

“ Yes, the most important idea in business is to and make her think favorably of me.”

Madenna could only smile in amusement at Farren’s attempt to implement the earlier story she had told.

‘Well, apart from being a mage. What if Mother doesn’t like Farren and tells me to get rid of him immediately. Will it be okay to let her meet Farren?

Trying to ignore her anxiety, Madenna changed her clothes and went to prepare for dinner.

* * *

The dinner was held at the greenhouse.

When Madenna and Farren arrived at the greenhouse, Luciola Rodenherg, the countess, was already seated.

It has been less than a century since women were allowed to hold titles in the Alleo Empire.

Although it was less common now, there was still a tendency to look down on females who held titles.

Most of them weren’t taken seriously. People considered it an empty title, and in reality, there were many cases where the husband was the one who held the power.

But Luciola Rodenherg was different.

She had been living as a countess, even after losing her husband and refusing to remarry shortly after Madenna’s birth.

She was criticized and ridiculed, but those mockeries didn’t change the fact that she was a countess, as well as a pioneer in business.

It was also her achievement that made Rodenherg’s family one of the wealthiest families in the kingdom.

Luciola’s face, although aged with time, still exuded an aura of dignity that had accumulated through the countless experiences she had faced in her 40 years.

Wearing an elegant green dress with beautiful pink-colored hair, she resembled an older Madenna.

“It’s been a long time, Mother.”

“Yes, It’s been a long time.”

She was feeling nostalgic at the sight of her healthy mother.

‘…before the return, I could not find the cause of my mother’s disease. This time, I have to invest more resources in the medical sector and find a cure for my mother.’

Madenna curtsied to her mother, lifting the hem of her dress.

“Yes, long time no see, Madenna. Is he the boy you’ve decided to sponsor?”

Her mother had always been frank with her words. She could never beat around the bush.

Madenna couldn’t help but feel the happiness at the sight of her mother.

“Yes, I brought him in a while ago. Farren, say your greetings.”

“Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Farren.”

Farren bowed politely – he had not taken formal etiquette lessons, and his stance was far from perfect, but her mother still returned the greeting.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Luciola Rodenherg. Please take your seats.”

When Madenna and Farren sat down, the maids immediately brought tea and appetizers to enjoy while waiting for the main course.

Farren hesitated for a moment, then mustered his courage to raise his head, and said to Luciola,

“Countess, I haven’t learned anything yet, so I don’t know table manners. If my behavior is rude, please let me know.”

Luciola widened her eyes and smiled as she looked at Farren.

“It’s all right. Those aware of their ignorance and actively improve themselves have great room for development. There’s no reason to scold such a person.”

“Thank you for your kind words.”

‘It seemed that my mother’s first impression of Farren was good.’

Madenna patted her chest with relief when she felt a sense of incongruity.

‘What was it like before my return? Did my mother have a chance to talk to Suzanne like this?’

Luciola was a very busy woman, and she rarely ran into Suzanne.

In Madenna’s memory, there had never been a conversation between the two.

‘I don’t think there was a scene like this in my previous life. Did things change because of my interference?

As Madenna was lost in thought, Luciola called her.

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Nox

Alam

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