Chapter 76: 76:Feeling Like Home

"Demoness...'' Evan squealed in shock seeing a disheveled woman whose hair seemed to be literally flying around rushing in.

Ignoring everything, Maria directly grabbed Evan's collar and started shaking him violently.

Aria, who was startled for a moment, stepped aside, noticing Evan's gaze for help. She just averted her gaze, as if to say, "This serves you right."

"Son of bitch, did you think I am your servant? You went on vacation, dumping all your work and troubles on me?"

"Fucker, I work wonder you but that doesn't mean I am your servant...I need a vacation too, but you dumped everything on me, you bastard.."

Evan was terrified as the demoness pounced on him with an ugly expression. Coming out of the stupor, he held Maria's hands and shouted.

"Stop it, Maria. I will give you a raise...."

At the very next moment, the world seemed to change as Maria, who was grasping his collar, tidied it with a soft, gentle expression.

"Boss, you are such a kind-hearted guy. Where will I find such a good boss to work with? Increase my salary by 50...no, 30 percent would be enough."

Evan was taken aback and choked seeing the abrupt shift.

"Can't you do something about your shamelessness and pettiness? How many times do I have to tell you to behave like a girl?"Evan snorted.

"As you wish, Boss," Maria said, stepping back and bowing with a mischievous foxy grin.

Everything is for the sake of money.

"Hmph!"

"So, what's the problem?"

"Supplies!" Maria answered abruptly.

"Huh!"

Question marks appeared on Aria's face.

"What's wrong with supplies?"

Maria turned towards Aria and sighed with a heavy expression, "Things are slowly going downhill, Evan. You know we have managed to establish channels but they are canceling the deals. We have expanded to other cities and are facing trouble in getting the supply of tea."

"Previously, it wasn't much but now everyone is rejecting us. The only ones who are willing to provide us are the ones selling inferior quality tea that has many added chemicals. If not for your order to check and experiment with every substance we get, we might have unknowingly sold harmful substances already."

Aria frowned and opened her lips, "This is a grave problem. I suspect someone is behind it. Such a large-scale ban is only possible if the one behind is a high-level businessman who is either feared or has a great influence."

"I suspect that but it's hard to track the leads and even if we do manage to do it, I don't know how to deal with it," Maria groaned and slumped down on the chair.

She then pulled Evan inside and asked, "Brother Evan what did you bring for me? Where are you hiding the surprises?"

Her brows furrowed as her eyes shone with hope and her lips curled mischievously.

Evan froze at that.

'Gift...What gift? I have come from the hills, still, I didn't bring anything...'

'Damn!Evan, you piece of shit.'

Just then, Celina walked from the other room.

"Elina, stop disturbing Evan. Your brother needs some rest. And what are you? A child?"

Elina's mood drooped down after hearing her mother scold her.

Feeling guilty, Evan patted her head and decided to be honest, "Elina, I didn't bring anything this time, but I promise to bring you lots of souvenirs next time."

Then he looked at Celina.

"Aunt, I am going to the Union States of Liberty for an award."

"What! Really? Can I come with you?" Elina shouted with a peal of childish laughter, tugging Evan's sleeves forcefully.

"Girl! Do you think you have grown up and caught wings to fly out? Where did you learn all these bad habits from?" Celina shouted angrily.

Faced with her mother's anger, Elina could only tremble and shrink back with a wronged look on her face.

Celina shook her and smiled at Evan.

"Yeah, I heard that. Congratulations Evan! Also don't worry about everything and don't mind Maria's complaints. I am sure we will figure it out somehow."

Evan just smiled and relayed everything.

"Evan, I can't believe you solved things quickly. I don't know how long peace will last, but we should prepare thoroughly for any such instances. Competition and fighting won't end as long as our brand exists."

"Can't agree more."

"Okay, enough of all this talk," Celina declared, clapping her hands.

"I knew you would be coming here, so I made your favourite dish, Chicken Biryani, and Butter Chicken."

"Really?" Evan leapt with joy and shouted, "Aunt, you are the best."

"Yes, mother is the best," Elina added with a mirthful grin.