Big Capitalist

When Ed heard this, his eyes widened and he looked at Angelica in shock, secretly complaining in his heart: What is this girl's brain circuit like? Is she really a normal person?

"What? I didn't ask you to be my girlfriend. I can't afford to offend a lady like you. I just want an apology from you!"

When Angelica heard Ed's explanation, she realized that she had been thinking in the wrong direction.

She knew very little about the ways of the world, and she had secretly read many romance novels written by bards. The scene before her was too similar to the romance novels written by bards that she had secretly read at home while hiding in her bed.

At this moment, in this grove, a man and a woman were alone, and Ed suddenly mentioned compensation. She naturally thought of the plots in those novels.

In her opinion, when a man and a woman are alone together and ask for compensation in a place like a grove, he usually wants the woman to give herself to him.

But how could she easily admit her wild thoughts? Moreover, she was even more angry when she heard Ed say "I can't afford to offend him". She had many suitors in the Arcane Academy, but this guy dared to say such a thing, which clearly looked down on her!

"What on earth are you talking about! Apologize?" Angelica's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief and arrogance, "You actually want me, a nobleman of noble birth, to bow my head and apologize to a lowly commoner like you? Let me ask you, if I really apologize to you, what benefit can I get from it?"

As soon as she said this, Angelica realized that her words were a bit too radical, even excessive. However, as proud as she was, even if she had a trace of regret in her heart, she would never show weakness at this moment, and her head was still raised stubbornly, refusing to lower it even a little.

She thought to herself that this guy was definitely not as simple and ordinary as he seemed. He was pressing on her step by step. Was he trying to put himself on the moral trial stand and make himself the target of public criticism?

"Huh?" Ed was stunned when he heard this, and then he was furious. He looked straight into Angelica's eyes and said without flinching, "Angelica, as the eldest daughter of the Duke's family, you should be well-educated and know right from wrong. Why are you so arrogant and unreasonable? Apologizing is the most basic etiquette and respect for the victim. This is a simple truth. Don't you understand?"

Ed's chest heaved violently, and he was obviously very angry at Angelica's arrogance.

"I'm just being unreasonable, what can you do to me?" Angelica curled her lips, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but was quickly covered up by stubbornness. "Besides, even if I apologize to you today, can you promise to keep your mouth shut and never reveal the past? Humph, I don't think so! Moreover, once I apologize, wouldn't it be equivalent to personally admitting that I have done such a shameful thing? This is absolutely impossible!"

"How could I be such a despicable person!" Ed's face turned red with anger, veins popped out on his forehead, and his voice became sharp because of anger, "How could you slander me like this?"

"People's hearts are hidden in their stomachs. Who in this world doesn't do anything to pursue their own interests? In this Arcane Academy, if you trust others easily, you may not even know how you died, so how can you survive?" Angelica crossed her arms and raised her chin slightly, acting as if she was superior and giving Ed an earnest instruction, but her slightly trembling hands betrayed her inner uneasiness.

The corners of Ed's mouth twitched slightly, his eyes were full of helplessness and anger, he snorted coldly and said: "Then according to your opinion, what should we do? Are you trying to use your family's power to make me drop out of this arcane academy, so as to shut me up?"

When he thought of this possibility, Ed felt a deep sense of powerlessness. He knew that the gap between him and Angelica was as huge as a chasm. He was just a commoner with a poor family and no background. He was able to enter the Arcane Academy only because of the financial support of Baron Famion and his family.

If Angelica really used the power of the Duke's Mansion to put pressure on Baron Farmien behind the scenes, he really couldn't imagine what kind of difficulties he would face. He was afraid that the only way out was to drop out of school.

"Dropped out?" Angelica frowned slightly, as if she was a little surprised by Ed's guess. After a moment of silence, she slowly said, "Well... not really. Although I don't know how you entered this arcane academy, I'm sure you must have put in several times, dozens or even hundreds of times more effort than an ordinary person. Although I am arrogant and willful, I am not a cruel and ruthless person who kills everyone."

As Angelica spoke, she gently supported her chin with her hand, her eyes revealing a thoughtful look. After a moment, as if she had made up her mind, she raised her head and looked directly into Ed's eyes and said, "I just want to confirm whether you are someone I can trust."

"Then... what should I do to win your trust?" Ed sighed helplessly. Although he was reluctant, the situation was stronger than him. He could only put aside his grudges for the time being and ask Angelica for a solution.

Angelica's eyes rolled, and after thinking for a while, a sly smile appeared on her face. She said, "Well, since the Arcane Academy has recently abolished the system of maids and servants, I am in need of someone who can run errands for me and take care of my daily life. I think you are quite suitable, what do you think?"

"I...can I refuse?" Ed's heart sank, and an ominous premonition came over him.

"Of course not!" Angelica answered firmly, leaving no room for negotiation in her tone.

Seeing this, Ed knew that he was completely defeated by this girl today. He smiled bitterly and shook his head, his heart full of helplessness and unwillingness. But things had come to this point, what other choice did he have?

In the end, he could only grit his teeth, nodded, and said, "Forget it, then I can only agree."

"That's right." Angelica nodded with satisfaction, a smug smile on her face, "President Merlin once said that a man who knows the times is a hero. Don't worry, following me will allow you to learn a lot of knowledge in the future. This is also a rare opportunity for you. Remember, remember to bring me breakfast tomorrow. I want to eat fresh, fragrant and soft condensed milk buns."

After saying that, Angelica turned around and was about to leave. However, after taking a few steps, she seemed to suddenly remember something, turned around abruptly, stared at Ed with vicious eyes, and warned: "Of course, this is a secret between the two of us. If you dare to tell the teacher or President Merlin about this... Humph, then I don't mind dying with you!"