I, the Villain, Want to Save Myself, But the Yandere Heroines Disagree
Chapter 54 - Help Me One More Time

After saying goodbye to Dorothy, Orson wasn’t exactly in a good mood.

In the end, Dorothy said to Orson:

“Paradis left quite a few scars on the continent. Some ancient races or civilizations still preserve records about demons, but without exception, these are considered taboo. If you want to peek into their mysteries, you must become someone that race can trust.”

“As the most typical gregarious and long-lived race, the elves undoubtedly have the most complete records of demons. If you have elven friends, Orson, you can have them take you to the library in the Elven Forest to specifically look at the books there. After all, some time has passed, and it’s hard for me to remember many details.”

To put it plainly, it was clearly impossible to solve his own problem by relying on hearsay from others.

Later, on the way back, Orson encountered a few people dressed in exquisite clothing.

“Excuse me, are you Young Master Orson?”

“Yes, I am,” Orson nodded, then asked, “May I ask why you are looking for me?”

“Our employer wishes to meet you,” the leader said, pointing to a carriage behind him.

“He said he wants to discuss the matter of Miss Celineina with you.”

“I understand,” Orson heard this and got into the carriage.

Upon arriving at the destination, Orson stepped out of the carriage and saw the familiar sign of the Silver Moon Trading Company before him. He was not surprised.

From the moment the other party mentioned Celineina, he already knew that the person who had invited him to meet was Louis.

Led by a attendant, Orson arrived at Louis’s office.

An elderly man with graying hair stood guard at the office door. Seeing Orson approach, he politely bowed to show respect.

Then, he opened the door for Orson.

Walking through the door, Louis appeared before Orson.

Compared to the banquet a few months ago, the current Louis was visibly much more haggard, and even half of his hair had turned white.

But upon seeing Orson enter, Louis still forced a smile and greeted Orson with a laugh.

“Oh dear, Young Master Orson, long time no see, long time no see.”

“Mm, President Louis, long time no see,” Orson heard this, nodded, and then sat on the sofa beside him.

“May I ask, President Louis, what is the reason for you inviting me over this time?”

“Oh dear, me, first of all, of course, I want to apologize for my impolite behavior at that banquet a few months ago.” Louis’s tone carried a hint of awkwardness.

After all, he had mocked Orson’s family’s insufficient standing at that time, but now that he needed help, he had no choice but to swallow everything he had said before.

“Ah, that matter,” Orson heard this and smiled. “It’s alright, President Louis. I didn’t take it to heart. Rather, thanks to your reminder, President Louis, otherwise, I would have truly thought my own family was very powerful.”

Orson’s words were clearly meant to provoke Louis, but Louis could only endure it.

“Oh dear, no, no, you nobles are born with noble blood,” he said this, quickly pouring Orson a cup of tea personally.

“To be honest, the reason I came to see you this time, Young Master Orson, is because there is one matter I wish to ask of you,” After setting down the teacup, he slowly spoke.

He even used the word “ask,” which showed the sincerity of his attitude.

“Please speak.”

“I would like to offer you a high salary to be the advisor of the Silver Moon Trading Company, and at the same time, for you to stop helping the Lison Trading Company. Is that possible?”

“Yes, it is,” Orson heard this and nodded.

This somewhat surprised Louis.

He had originally thought that Orson would hesitate a little, until he offered a higher price, but he hadn’t expected Orson to agree directly.

What a pity, Celineina. You ultimately misjudged the person. This Orson is merely someone who forgets righteousness in the face of gain.

Louis sneered inwardly.

He knew that most of Celineina’s current achievements were due to Orson advising her from behind the scenes.

As long as he disrupted the relationship between Orson and Celineina and stopped Orson from continuing to help Celineina, the development of the Lison Trading Company would naturally stagnate.

Moreover, if Orson could help Celineina grow so quickly, then he could certainly help the Silver Moon Trading Company grow.

“Then, Young Master Orson, name your price,” Louis said with a smile.

Orson held up his index finger.

“One? Do you want a million gold coins, Young Master Orson?”

Orson shook his head.

“Then, could it be ten million?”

Orson still shook his head.

Louis frowned upon seeing Orson’s expression.

He had expected Orson to ask for an exorbitant price, but this asking price was a little too outrageous, wasn’t it?

Ten million gold coins. The Silver Moon Trading Company’s current circulating funds weren’t even that much. And judging by Orson’s reaction, he wanted far more than just that.

“Young Master Orson, just say it directly,” Louis said this, no longer guessing.

“I want the Silver Moon Trading Company,” Orson said slowly.

“Young Master Orson, you are not joking, are you?” Louis’s tone became serious.

“The Silver Moon Trading Company wants to hire you as an advisor, and your demand is the Silver Moon Trading Company itself? Is there any saying about an employee taking all of the employer’s assets as their salary?”

“I know there isn’t. So, President Louis, do you agree?”

“Young Master Orson, do you think I would agree?” Louis asked in return, his tone already showing a hint of annoyance. “I came with sincerity. If you truly want a large sum of money, when the Silver Moon Trading Company dominates the entire continent in the future, there will be plenty of money for you. But your attitude makes it difficult for me to continue negotiating with you.”

“But, this is my ideal price,” Orson shrugged helplessly. “After all, the Lison Trading Company was able to grow from the worst-performing branch of the Silver Moon Trading Company to the extent of causing such great trouble for the Silver Moon Trading Company in just a few months. That wasn’t my effort alone.”

“The current business war, the Silver Moon Trading Company is having a hard time, right? The Lison Trading Company has such a great advantage. Why would I give up a bright future and switch to the Silver Moon Trading Company?” Orson smiled.

“But, Young Master Orson, you must know that even with such huge losses now, the Silver Moon Trading Company’s assets are still more than three times those of the Lison Trading Company. With a higher starting point, you will also reach the finish line faster. I believe you understand my meaning, Young Master Orson.”

“Of course I understand,” Orson nodded. “However, from the fact that you, President Louis, are willing to hand over your inheritance to your two unpromising sons, and are unwilling to hand it over to your only capable daughter, I feel that you are not a person suitable to sit on the seat of the number one merchant in the Empire.”

“So, you are unwilling?” Louis suppressed his voice and asked in the end.

“Mm,” Orson said this, with no trace of regret on his face.

“If there is nothing else, I will take my leave.”

Orson said this, and stood up from the sofa.

“Wait,” Louis quickly called out to Orson.

“Young Master Orson, I ask you to help me one last time, in my personal capacity. Is that possible?”

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