Raising my Fiancè with Money

Chapter 96: Scam

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Not long ago, Richard Tersian was introduced to a man.
He was a fairly reputable broker.
At the time, things didn’t go well, so Richard was grumbling.
It was because he heard that a certain kingdom was buying a lot of toys, but he couldn’t get the business license to sell them.

Their foriegn language was also a problem, but most of all, he had no connection with them.
Richard, who started boldly but was immediately blocked by a wall, thought about paying off his debts and quitting his business now.
Then, a savior appeared like a ray of sunshine.

The man was fluent in foreign languages and was acquainted with the aristocracy of the kingdom.
He initially suspected he was a scammer as he was introduced with such perfect timing.

However, his career progressed quite a bit, and he found that he was acquainted with many of the imperial celebrities. Friendship with them is proof of his identity, Richard thought.
Still, Richard did not completely trust him, and only offered to pay the brokerage fee if he got the business rights for them first.

A little while later, the man really won the rights with his bargaining power.
The documents sent by the royal family seemed real by all accounts.
They even offered to pre-order 10,000 toys.

The man handed over a check, saying the Royal family would put down a 10% deposit of the overall payment now.
After receiving the money, there was no need to doubt him any more.
Richard proceeded with the transaction, and borrowed additional money from the bank to produce 10,000 products.

In the meantime, there was a lot to worry about, and the man recommended a cargo ship company he knew.
Because the price was lower than the average, Richard gave all the deposit money he had received from the Royal family for shipping.

And he used other companies recommended by that man such as packaging and distribution.
The man stretched out hands were as dense and wide as a spider’s web in every field.
Once Richard got entangled, he felt like he was sinking deeper and deeper.

—Let’s get a letter of recommendation from the Royal Family.

As Richard was worried about the growing debt, the man said he would show the recommendation to the next customer right away.
His words relieved Richard’s anxiety and reassured him.

Anyway, if he received the money, he could offset the debt at once.
Now was the time to expand the business, and the next client could completely lay the groundwork.

Richard regained his confidence by dreaming of a rosy future.
If the business succeeds, it was clear that those who turned against him would look up to him again.

While he was in the midst of expanding his business, an invitation to the Imperial Palace banquet was sent.
Richard pondered hard and decided to attend.

A little time has passed since he was disgraced at the banquet hall, and above all, he wanted to show off his comeback to the people.
The purpose was to show that he could stand up without Lilia.

To attend the banquet, Richard borrowed money from a bank and wore a pair of expensive clothes.
He felt reassured in his new clothes.

By the time he arrived at the palace, the banquet was already in full swing.
When he heard voices from the inside, he was suddenly intimidated for no reason.
The voices of people who had cursed him for a long time seemed to be heard again.
Soon afterwards, Richard straightened his shoulders and entered proudly.

Countless eyes were drawn to Richard.
The ladies spread their fans and talked among themselves.
Lords, who had sworn allegiance to him, laughed.

“Shameless.”

“How did he come up with the courage to show his face here?”

“I know.
He must have heard that Lady Bloden was present.”

Richard ignored all their words and went inside.
He looked around, but no one approached him.

Marquis Tercian had already lost his influence, and rumours were circulating that Richard had been beaten up by the Blodens.
If you didn’t want to have bad blood with the Blodens, you needed to distance yourself from Richard.

While looking at the atmosphere, Lilia came into Richards’ eyes.
Lilia was shining like the main character, surrounded by countless people.
Richard twisted his lips. That was supposed to be my seat.

Those who tried to look good to him now seemed busy flattering Lilia.
He felt bad as if he had lost all his shares to Lilia.

Richard strode toward Lilia.
Lilia paused and looked at Richard.
Richard, who was looking at the people around Lilia, made eye contact with Stella.
She had a visibly surprised face.

After removing his gaze from Stella, Richard stopped at an appropriate distance from Lilia.
Lilia, who faced Richard, asked with a very calm face,

“You kept writing to me that you needed money, but after getting no reply, you’ve come directly to me?”

“No, I don’t need money.
I’ll earn it with my own hands.”

Lilia’s eyes narrowed at the very confident tone.

“You’ll soon regret abandoning me.”

“You cheated on me, and yet you refuse to annul the engagement.”

Still smiling, Lilia nailed it.
Unlike the corners of her curved lips, Lilia looked at Richard with cold eyes.

“We’re not on good terms anymore.
Can you not talk to me comfortably?”

(T/N: he’s talking to her informally as if they’re still in relationship)

“Why do you act like we have nothing to do with each other? Like you said, I haven’t signed the engagement annulment agreement yet.”

Lilia’s eyebrows frowned slightly.
Richard smiled contentedly at the thought that he had won this round.
He was going to be rich anyway, so he didn’t have to curry favor with Lilia.
Richard announced his splendid comeback in a loud voice,

“My business is doing very well.
By winter, the story of Tersian’s success will spread to the extent you’ll be sick of hearing my name, do you think I can stop it now?”

Those who were listening to Richard were disturbed.
The Tersian family was a family that made its name in public service, not in business.
It wasn’t surprising to hear that he was suddenly running a business.

“I’m thinking of buying a villa and having a party in the winter, come if you’re interested.”

Some of their eyes changed completely.
They were the same ones who watched how much Richard spent.
Even just a little flattering could yield a lot of benefits.
Lilia, who was listening intently, crossed her arms and looked at Richard.

“So, what kind of business are you going to make money from?”

“The toy business that your family gave up on.”

Richard smiled triumphantly and continued,

“Maybe you have heard of it too? The news that a small kingdom is buying a lot of toys.
I secured their business.”

“…….”

“I’ve got 10,000 pre-orders.
And now that I’ve got my next client, it’ll expand even more next year.”

10,000 pieces of any product would be a huge number.
Orders are also orders, but just having the foundation to produce 10,000 pieces was proof that they had great financial power.

Richard glanced at Lilia.
He expected some surprise or another reaction, but Lilia looked calm.

“Really? What kind of small kingdom is it?”

“It’s Adelaide.”

Richard replied with a grin.
It was a small kingdom famous for its wealth, so Lilia would know.
But Lilia’s attitude did not change.

“I don’t think that’s what I heard.”

“What?”

Richard frowned.
Then, a Young Lord, who was listening to the conversation next to him, raised his hand.

“We have a contract with Adelaide”

Richards turned his head and looked at him.
When he looked over at the voice, the Young Lord said,

“Thanks to my cousin, who is a diplomat, I recently discussed with the kingdom of Adelaide and won their toy business.”

It was the same as the business that Richard was pursuing.
Richard’s face stiffened.
The Young Lord who saw it, said with derision,

“And no matter how much money you have, 10,000 pre-orders are ridiculous.”

“…… Don’t make me laugh.
I even got a contract.
Do you know how famous the broker I hired is?”

Richard shouted with a grim look on his face.
The identity of the broker was certain, and he also received contracts and advance payments sent directly from the kingdom.
In addition, the broker helped everything from production to distribution and transportation as if it were his job.
How can such a person cheat…….

“…….”

A cold sweat broke out on Richards’ forehead.
Come to think of it, how did he end up delegating all his powers to him?

“I heard that con artists are on the rise these days…… Did you happen to…?”

When the Lord discreetly mentioned a con artist, he came to his senses as if he had been hit by a water storm.
Richard’s lips quivered with a white face.
A few days ago, the broker boarded the ship to close the next deal.
He even sent him off to say goodbye…….

Then Richard saw a faint smile in Lilia’s eyes.
Richard, who realized something was off, screamed in a fit of rage,

“It was you!”

Richard, whose eyes turned dark, pushed the people around him.
He approached Lilia with an angry face.
He looked like he was going to do something.

“Stop! What are you doing?”

Stella, standing next to Lilia, shouted in surprise.
But there was nothing more in Richard’s eyes.

It was his last chance to get back on his feet.
He put all his money in, and he even owes some.
But once again he was played on the palm of her hand.

As Richard ran wild, people faltered in confusion.
There was a giddy voice calling for the guards to come quickly.
Richard, whose eyes saw red, rushed at Lilia.

“I’m not the only one who will die.
Even if I die, we should die together!”

It was at the moment Richard was about to grab Lilia by the collar.
Richard’s raised arm stopped in the air.
Someone in the back grabbed Richard by the wrist.

“Damn it! Who is it?”

Still riled up, Richard turned his head.
Then, coolly sinking blue eyes were the first to be seen.

“Richard Tersian.”

Karhan was looking down at Richard.

“What are you doing?”

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