A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 5] Chapter 30
[Vol. 5] Chapter 30: Very Creative
It wasn’t easy to come across Stefan Parch, so naturally, they couldn’t let him slip away easily! However, it wouldn’t be appropriate to approach him directly.
Meeting Jessica’s pleading gaze, Ifia thought for a moment. In a flash of inspiration, she came up with a plan to quickly approach Stefan Parch. Although it might lead to some minor trouble later on, she couldn’t worry about that now, especially since she had plenty of money in her piggy bank!
“Hello, your detailed explanation just now has sparked my interest in these products, and I’m considering the idea of cooperation. I’m interested in purchasing from your store and reselling them in some territories. Could we discuss this further?”
Ever since Ifia and Amelia got entangled, all her clothing and jewelry had been taken care of by Amelia. Knowing that Ifia didn’t like overly extravagant jewelry, Amelia deliberately sought out some delicate and precious pieces or even had some custom-made, allowing Ifia to have a whole room dedicated to her jewelry collection.
Anything Amelia touched turned into a masterpiece. While they might not look luxurious at first glance, upon closer inspection, one could see that even the smallest gemstone was more expensive than those large diamonds.
Having received many noble ladies in the shop, the female attendant had developed a keen eye and naturally recognized that Ifia’s seemingly ordinary attire held some weight behind it.
And Jessica, who was beside her, was also elegantly dressed, unlike an ordinary noble daughter…
Now, upon hearing Ifia’s proposal for cooperation, the female attendant nodded without hesitation.
She replied directly, “Thank you for your compliment, Madam. Regarding the matter of cooperation, please discuss it with the store owner.”
After saying this, the female attendant glanced to the side and happened to see the store owner ahead. She quickly continued, “Please follow me.”
As they followed the female attendant towards the store owner, Stefan Parch, Jessica surreptitiously gave Ifia a thumbs-up.
Ifia is really smart!
Unlike her, who was just so anxious earlier, wanting to rush up and stop Stefan Parch to inquire about Austin’s previous dealings with him… But acting like that on someone else’s turf would probably just get them kicked out in the end.
It turns out, Ifia’s approach of proposing cooperation was a smooth way to make contact with Stefan Parch!
As for buying large quantities of goods later?
That was just talk.
No need to take it seriously!
Indeed, in the future, it would be wise to stick with Ifia to avoid any losses!
While Jessica was lost in her thoughts, the female attendant had already led the two to the store owner. After a brief introduction, the store owner, Stefan Parch, immediately happily led Ifia and Jessica to his office.
Even the female attendant could see Ifia’s extraordinary qualities, so naturally, the store owner, Stefan Parch, wasn’t blind either. He was just a bit surprised.
It was common for noble daughters to engage in small businesses on the side, such as opening shops or selling clothing or desserts, to earn some pocket money for themselves. But he had never heard of any noble daughter being interested in selling these kinds of goods…
It could only be described as very creative!
For a business opportunity that came knocking on his door, Stefan Parch naturally wouldn’t turn it away. Instead, he was delighted and eagerly prepared to make a big profit.
Speaking of which, it seemed like luck was on his side recently. He had recently received some money from Austin Rachel, and now he had another business opportunity come to him!
It was truly fantastic!
When they arrived at the store owner’s office, Stefan Parch invited Ifia and Jessica to sit down and personally poured them each a cup of hot tea as a gesture of respect.
“Good afternoon, ladies. I am the store owner, Stefan Parch.”
“Hello, I am Ifia, and this is my friend, Jessica Lilace. Regarding the products in your store, I’ve decided to take samples of each item. After testing them, I will consider purchasing in bulk. What do you think, Mr. Parch?”
Ifia politely smiled at Stefan Parch, not directly stating her intentions but discussing the cooperation matter in a serious manner.
This made Jessica, who was sitting beside her, suppress her excitement. She thought Ifia must be trying to manipulate Stefan Parch. By first luring him in with promises and then, once they got the answer, they could leave!
Initially, Jessica had thought, since they were making promises, why not promise to buy thousands of items? But upon closer thought, she realized… If they said that, no one would believe them!
After all, both she and Ifia looked very young and clearly didn’t have that much budget. Taking samples first and then buying in bulk seemed more plausible.
Ifia really lived up to her reputation!
While Jessica admired her sister, Ifia, Stefan Parch, the store owner, was puzzled why Ifia didn’t mention her family name.
But upon hearing the name Jessica Lilace, he immediately realized that these two were not from small noble families.
Although Lilace’s family had recently been in trouble due to the summoning of demons by their family head.
However, since the collaboration between the Lilace family and the Barlen family in maritime trade, their status and wealth had skyrocketed. It was believed that in a few years, they would enter the ranks of the top families in the Sith Empire!
Perhaps, behind this transaction, it was the Lilace family actively seeking cooperation… Thinking this way, Stefan Parch was thrilled, as if he could already hear the sound of a lot of money pouring in.
Super nice.
“Of course, the samples this time are free, to show the sincerity of our store!”
As Stefan Parch grinned from ear to ear, Ifia secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If she had directly revealed that she was just a commoner, this store owner wouldn’t have been smiling so happily. As for mentioning Jessica’s name, would it cause trouble?
It was only after ensuring that Jessica wouldn’t be harmed that Ifia revealed her ‘identity’ in front of Stefan Parch!
After all, buying toys wasn’t a heinous crime, but…
“No need, just stick to the normal selling price. After all, there are many types of products, and we shouldn’t let the store owner incur expenses.”
Ifia refused the free samples, which made Stefan Parch believe even more. He knew it wasn’t some prank played by bored noble daughters but a genuine desire to cooperate.
In response, he wouldn’t charge them either, as the real profit would come later!
However, Ifia didn’t continue to refuse Stefan Parch directly but made a move privately. She subtly pulled Jessica, who was blocked by the desk, and made her look down in confusion. Jessica then saw Ifia pointing towards Stefan Parch.
After a few seconds, Jessica understood Ifia’s intention.
It was her turn to step in!
“I’m very sorry, Mr. Parch, I have a question I’d like to ask.”
“Miss Lilace, please go ahead.”
“May I ask if you know Austin Rachel?”
“……”
As soon as he heard Austin’s name, Stefan Parch’s expression stiffened, followed by a couple of awkward smiles. Instead of responding, he looked at Jessica with suspicion, unsure of the meaning behind her question.
However, Jessica threw out explosive news with a smile on her lips, “Austin is my partner, but recently, I discovered she has been very close with someone else. After investigating, I found out Austin had been to your store, so…”
Jessica didn’t finish her sentence, but it made Stefan Parch’s heart skip a beat. He felt guilty because he had something to hide.
He then turned his head to look at Ifia, who was sitting there calmly. He made Ifia smile slightly at him and said in a seemingly ordinary way.
“If possible, Mr. Parch, please clarify things for my friend. Otherwise, if Jessica isn’t satisfied, there might be some twists and turns in our business.”