GDC 79

Chapter 79 – When the Name Was Called

“Ah…”

The Duchess gave an awkward smile, but Loic didn’t immediately withdraw his hand. If he didn’t sometimes do things like this, she might even forget that he was her husband.

Only when her frown faded and her cheeks flushed red did Loic slowly let go.

“Sorry. You looked upset.”

The Duchess self-consciously touched her forehead. “It seems the Merchants’ Guild interfered again. They probably blocked Goldrain’s clerks from applying to the management office.”

“If I had known it would trouble you like this, I’d have dismissed the Guildmaster immediately.”

“That would cause backlash.”

“I don’t care.”

“But I do. And honestly, dealing with the current situation is easier than breaking in a new person.”

The Duchess firmly cut off his words.

“…So I was thinking of hiring some of the orphans instead.”

“The orphanage?”

“Yes. Once they’re adults, it’s hard for…