Behind Scenes of the Family Business
Henry’s Point of View
I was running around every day, trying to launch the new business.
Simply coming up with and creating products isn’t enough for a business to succeed.
“What should I do…”
It’s not that I oppose the idea of Mom starting a new business, but her impulsive nature has often led to painful consequences later on.
“Sigh~ it’s not like I’m opposing it outright.”
“Here you go.”
“Ah, thank you.”
A maid had prepared tea, so I decided to take a break.
“Young Master, you seem worried.”
“More like, if we draw too much attention, we’ll make too many enemies.”
Marie, unfamiliar with the world of social circles, doesn’t understand that not all ill intentions are visible.
Her past environment was harsh as well.
“I never intended to oppose everything.”
While scolding my Mom for being overly nagging, I’ve been quietly investigating the ins and outs of high society.
As I become closer to my Father-in-law, who gained a title, and the Duchess, jealousy was attracting attention.
I need to operate behind the scenes to prevent Marie from being hurt.
If only Mom had informed me beforehand.
Like the saying goes, the nail that sticks out gets hammered down, and enemies among the nobles are starting to move.
And the more my Father-in-law excels, the more widely known it will become in the region.
“Rumors about my Father-in-law have already spread even to the borderlands.”
“That’s understandable.”
It’s just my speculation, but the audacity and malice of that mother and son are unparalleled.
I don’t know what happened with the engagement to the Count’s daughter, but continuing to live as they have until now will be impossible for them.
While they are financially strained, Marie has succeeded in business.
And my Father-in-law, now a Count, is an advisor to His Majesty the King, even the Prime Minister respects.
“I’d like to take the initiative before that foolish pair makes a strange move…”
When Mom acts so boldly, it makes it difficult for me to maneuver.
However, I assume my Mom wants to solidify Marie’s position with her momentum.
“I wanted to be cautious after increasing our allies.”
“Young Master, you are a cautious person, after all.”
“Right now, there’s much to protect, though.”
Rather than boldness like my Mom’s, I tend to think about the damage before becoming proactive.
It’s because I’ve been moving, always thinking ahead, to protect Marie within the Ranford family.
“Thinking about contingencies, Mom would act before taking the first step…”
It’s not like I dislike my Mom’s audacity, but there are still nobles who haven’t accepted her.
They might try to approach Marie in ways that hinder her.
“Mom alone can’t defend everything… That’s why I need to work behind the scenes.”
Marie and Cyril are important to me, but I don’t want to push my Mom too hard.
The risks become greater if more malice is directed towards us.
“Young Master Henry.”
“What is it?”
“As per your orders, the requested item…”
A servant presented a document.
“That damn…!”
Looking at the document, my suspicions were confirmed about that foolish mother and son.
Of course, they wouldn’t just remain quiet like this.