GDC 75

Chapter 75 – Goldrain’s Competitor (2)

“If you have any questions, feel free to ask.”

When the Duchess smiled and made eye contact, several officials flushed red.

Adem suddenly raised his hand.

“Your Grace, does ‘moving in’ mean shop owners don’t have to buy the land or building to open a store?”

A mere trainee official speaking up first was bold.

He could feel his superior’s glare from the front row, but he couldn’t hold back his curiosity.

“That’s right. Since Valpide Lake is Blenheim family property, we can’t just sell the land. Instead, the territory will build all the shops and rent them out to anyone who wants to do business.”

“But Your Grace, in the North, people don’t usually like renting. Even if it costs more at the start, most would prefer to own their shop outright.”

“True, those with money might think that way. But many people…