"Just for your knowledge, not a single piece in your shop is at affordable rates. It is one of the most expensive shops in the town. Now do I need to inform you how you are earning less?"
The woman looked shocked when she heard what hazel had said.
"That could not be.." she moved and started checking her books where she recorded all the transactions but found nothing odd there.
If it would have been any other time, she would have believed that Hazel was lying but now that so many things had happened, she was not sure about it anymore.
"I will look into the matter with a fine tooth comb once again. Thank you for your help today!" The owner bowed her head respectfully in front of Hazel who shook her head.
"It is fine, if you finally get rid of all the moles in your area then contact me once again. We will talk about the collaboration that day!" The owner nodded and felt grateful that Hazel did not blame her or stretched the matter further but let it go when needed.
She was surprised at how calm and keen the girl was at such a young age that she found the culprit in such a small time when she never felt suspicious even once.
With the thought of that, she walked towards the uppermost shelf and took out a box and walked back to the girl.,
"Here, this is a small gift from my side. You have helped me in looking at the matter with clarity today.`` Hazel shook her head. She had not helped to ask something in exchange and thank to Richard, she never needed to take help from others now,
He was her backbone and strength.
"That I did not need it. I would rather pay for things I take.`` Hazel moved her hands away as she denied taking the box but the owner was adamant too. She shook her head and denied,
"Please, it is a small gift to show how grateful I am. You do not need to think too much. I have kept this one for a special occasion. It will suit you well." With that the lady shooed the box in the hands of Hazel who sighed and turned to look at Richard who nodded his head.
"Alright, then. Thank you. I will wait for your reply." with that hazel took the box and left from there.
"Shall we leave now?" asked the man as he looked at the carriage approaching them and hazel nodded.
"Ah, yes! We are already very late! I think we might miss our own reception party!" she chuckled as the carriage stopped in front of them.
"You can have as many feasts as you want. So, you didn't need to worry about that." she chuckled at his nonchalant words. Wondering if the man was afraid of anything?
"That would not be needed. I have to join the ministry as soon as possible. After all, I have a lot of debts that I want to pay with interest." her voice turned solemn remembering her bad days, but she let the thought go for now and concentrated on better things.
"Hmm, then I will make the necessary arrangements for you as soon as possible." They both climbed into the carriage when finally Hazel looked at the box with curious eyes.
She opened the box with a hint of curiosity on her face. The box opened only to dazzle the whole carriage with small stones that were covering the front part of the heels but with a red velvet background.
It was a delicate piece with small straps covered with rubies. Her eyes shone as she looked at the clothes and accessories in her hands.
Even if it was for revenge, this was the first time he had her own clothes and accessories.
She did not need to use second hand goods of others.
"You seem too happy!" 'with just these simple things!' he wanted to add as he looked at her twinkling eyes. The woman had no greed, jealousy even after being among those petty selfish humans that had always surprised him.
"Hmm.. this is a beautiful pair of heels and clothes. I am happy to have them." her innocent eyes looked back at him with the same sweetness and he felt his body stiffened for a second before he nodded again.
"Then have you planned anything or need my help in anything?" he asked as he looked away but her innocent eyes twinkling kept swaying in front of his eyes unconsciously.
"Hmm.. I want to see how they all would react. If no one flamed me, I would not do anything except confirm with the crown prince that my father would get the contract." with the words being said, her eyes turned cold again so as her complete face.
"Just remember, if you want, I can kill all of them at once!" she blinked and then chuckled when she heard him. He said as if it was not a big deal at all.
"That would not be needed. If I wanted to kill them, I would have done so long ago. All I want is for them to come and beg for my death and then I would refuse to do so. Death is an easy solution for them." her big animated eyes filled with whirl of emotion as she looked out of the window, trying to ignore his strong gaze that was affecting her mind.
She did not want to sound weak and pathetic to him. She had to be strong for revenge that was so close to her. She had to end it swiftly so that she could leave for the land of Alienore since she was sure that the man had a lot of things to handle too.
"Do what you want, but just remember that it should not affect your mind and emotions. If that would happen, then I would kill all of them so that their lineage would end right here!"