CH 39

That day, Emma came back from the Imperial Capital with Chris.

Normally, she would have had to accompany Chris to the Bardia family mansion.

However, as usual, she was away from the trading company for a longer period of time than usual, so she asked Chris if she could go back to the trading company first to do some paperwork.

Chris gave it some thought, said, "Okay," and sent Emma off on her way.

However, her face showed a hint of tiredness that she usually doesn't show.

" Chris will be all right."

But Emma made the mistake of thinking that Chris would be fine.

While She was packing up the documents at the trading company, a messenger from the Bardia family came to see me.

Emma wondered what was going on, but he told her that Chris had collapsed due to exhaustion when she arrived at the Bardia family's place.

She was resting in the guest room by the arrangement of. Rainer from the messenger, and he said that he would keep her at the mansion until she recovered.

(If that is the case, she may be able to get some rest instead of staying at the trading house.)

Chris-has a tendency to work all the time when there is work to be done.

So Emma simply said, "Thank you for your cooperation."

She hoped nothing would happen to her.

The next day, Chris came back.

But she seemed to be acting differently than usual.

I called out to her without paying any attention to her.

Then she started to act suspiciously.

And then, she made a blatant attempt at faking it.

It was not like her.

So Emma questioned her to hear what she had to say.

She told Emma that Rid came into the room where she was sleeping alone and saw her sleeping face.

However, upon further questioning, Chris told that it was not the fact that he had seen her sleeping face, but rather the fact that a man came into the room where she was sleeping alone, that was a danger to her fidelity.

Considering his age, this is not true.

However, Chris- must have forgotten about his age during the various conversations with Rid , and felt as if he were a grown man.

At that moment, Emma had a flash of an idea.

(If I could make Chris realize the fact that she has recognized him as a man as a favor to her, wouldn't that be a good match for her?)

She thought it was a good idea, and while Chris was still upset, Emma tried to convince Chris.

Chris was not so surprised, and easily admitted that she liked him.

"the age difference it's no matter."

"you love whom you love."

'Age is not a barrier because you are an elf."

"Even if you don't become a legitimate wife, you can still can became a wife on the side."

Emma continued, but in the end Chris-was bewildered and said, "That's enough."

But Emma had been with Chris for a long time and c supported her for personality and talent.

If the world had been a better place, she would have been able to take off even higher.

However, in reality, due to the hereditary system, she was unable to take over the company.

Whatever the course of events, Chris left the trading company on her own, as she felt that she could be the cause of the split in the company.

When she tried to make use of her talent, the world could not catch up with it and blocked it as a wall for her .

Chris's father, a member of the Saffron Trading Company, sent several letters to her to get her married in his country.

Chris refused, but if Chris had to marry in her own country, her talent would remain hidden forever.

Emma vowed to herself that she must avoid such a situation at all costs.

It was at that time that Master Rid appeared on the scene.

When he first came to the office, he was just a typical aristocrat kid, but he soon showed his talent.

He charmed Chris with his ideas and energy.

And now, thanks to the activities of him and Chris, the presence of the Christie Trading Company is growing in the Imperial Capital.

If these two become a good match, Chris- will be able to spread her wings to any extent.

Emma was convinced of that.

That is why she pushed Chris very strongly to make Chris aware of her love for Rid.

In the end, Emma was afraid that she would back down, but just when she was thinking that there was nothing she could do, Chris received a letter from . Rid calling her out.

Emma immediately brought it to . Chris with a big smile on her face.

Chris , I have received a letter from Master Rid. Please take this opportunity to go over the matters we talked about earlier.

"I told you that I don't have that kind of relationship with Master Rid."

Chris-replies to Emma words with a bright red face.

It was as if she was admitting her fondness for Rid, but she was unaware of it.

Then, Chris went out to the Bardia house for Rid's call.

"I pray for a good match for Chris-. ......"

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:I'm home. ......"

Welcome home. Chris..... Chris ?"

When Chris-came back, she was not in good spirits.

Emma wondered if something serious had happened .　

She was curious, so she chose words carefully and asked her a question.

Chris?　What happened in Master Rid's place ?　Don't tell me, did things get complicated because of the sleeping face case ?"

"I didn't think it was possible, but did Master Rid not forgive Chris- for what Chris had done?"

Chris shook her head.

"No,......, he didn't say anything about it . Rather, Master Rid apologized to me for being so rude,......."

"If that's the case, then why do you look so distressed ......?"

"I just realized that Emma was right about everything earlier. I didn't realize how much Master Rid had become a big part of my life."

"Oh, my God, Chris, you are admitting your fondness for Master Rid."

(I don't know what happened to you, but you did a good job .)

"Then why don't you just tell him how much you like him now?"

Emma was thinking that now is a good time for her to express her love for Rid, but Chris was not happy.

(Why is that?)

"I'm sure Emma is right, I do have feelings for Master Rid, but I think it's time to keep it to myself for now.and wait for the right time. ......"

It's a tricky thing to say, but that's okay.

The important thing was for Chris to realize how much she liked Rid so that she would not go on to marry someone who would destroy her own talent.

"I understand. If Chris has decided so, I have nothing to say."

"Huh. ......"

Emma did not understand the intention of Chris last sigh, but it was good enough for now.

Emma seemed to be in a good mood after hearing Chris's words and had a mischievous smile on her face.

T.n Just if someone confused . I  am sorry for changing narrative . Basicly    im=n most of case stories told from Rid pov ,but  there are chapters   where story told from  other character point of view , but I am turned it into  3rd pov