Chapter 48: We are all liars
"Oh, by the way, the deal I’m talking about isn’t just for one or two transactions—it starts at a hundred, maybe even a thousand. If things go well, this could be a long-term partnership."
Liana placed a silver coin on the table. "Think it over carefully. You don’t need to rush to answer me. Let’s meet here again in a week. By then, I’ll have some samples for you. I have a feeling this product is something no merchant could possibly refuse."
"What kind of product haven’t I seen before?" Tali scoffed. A merchant would never fully expose themselves to someone else.
"I told you, don’t rush. Let’s go, Loraviel."
Liana was also aware that Tali might reject the offer. A merchant’s so-called bottom line was always dictated by profit.
Besides, Tali looked small and harmless, but Liana knew better. These veteran merchants were anything but cute and innocent—they were cunning and ruthless behind their smiles.
That was why Liana had intentionally altered the ingredient list she gave to Tali. There were plenty of extra items meant to serve as distractions, while the most crucial ingredient was missing.
Even if Tali tried to analyze the list or resell the formula, she wouldn’t be able to perfectly recreate the final product.
Whether she would be trusted with the full secret... would depend entirely on her future actions.
"Yes," Loraviel responded, carrying two heavy bags as she followed Liana.
After placing the bags onto the carriage, Loraviel hesitated before turning to Liana. "Lady Liana, may I go somewhere for a moment? I’ll be back quickly."
Liana had already noticed the postal courier nearby. But at a time like this, it was better to pretend she hadn’t.