Goodbye Saintess (by Edelweiss W.S.) novel Chapter 105

Baron suddenly became self-conscious, realizing he sounded rather unpolished. He scratched the back of his head awkwardly and gave a sheepish smile. “Apologies, Master Sebastian. I began building my business empire when I should have been sitting in a classroom, so I never had the chance to receive a formal education.”

For a moment, it was as if the unpleasant episode with those three individuals had never even occurred.

What I had declared on stage was meant as an act of mercy toward her as well, though I doubted Hera would interpret it in the same way. I hadn’t even noticed when she slipped away, but soon far more pressing matters demanded my full attention.

Going over the proposals wasn’t just a favor to Baron—it was an excellent chance for me to hone my skills as an investor. The submissions covered a broad spectrum of industries, which kept my mind sharp and engaged.

The forum turned out to be far more impressive than I had initially anticipated. Several proposals caught my interest enough that I eagerly endorsed them. It quickly became clear that most of the CEOs had presented far more compelling and well-thought-out ideas than the lackluster attempts Hera’s three friends had shown me.

The audience, who had assumed I was aloof, distant, and cold because of my position, began to see a different side of me. I appeared approachable and relaxed, which helped to ease the tension in the room. Gradually, the atmosphere grew warmer and more lively, with a renewed sense of energy spreading among the attendees.

“Please, Mr. Grimwald, take a look at my proposal! I’m a restaurateur,” a female CEO said as she stepped closer and handed me her paper.

“Wow, you look even cuter up close,” she whispered shyly.

I didn’t notice the hearts sparkling in her eyes; my focus remained firmly on the task before me.

I gave a nod of approval. “Not bad at all. I think this is definitely feasible. But beyond branding, your main focus should be on food quality and taste. Building such a successful franchise at your age is no small achievement, ma’am.”

“When I say ‘food quality’ and ‘taste,’ I mean your dishes should constantly evolve. Even if you have a strong core recipe, it’s crucial to research regional differences in flavor preferences and adjust your menu accordingly.”

For the first time, I looked at her more closely.

She was more attractive than I had initially realized. Her makeup was subtle, lending her a soft, elegant charm. She reminded me of the classic girl-next-door type—a kind of familiarity that might make a man think of someone from his school days.

Her features might not have been as striking as Hera’s, but there was something so pleasant about her appearance that she could easily rival Hera in beauty.

Her only shortcoming—if it could even be called that—was her figure, which lacked the more mature allure some might find captivating.

She caught me staring and gave a bashful smile.