Chapter 170
“If there are no further items to discuss, we’ll conclude the meeting here. Milady, you should have lunch and then head out immediately,” the treasurer said.
“Head out? Where to?”
Penelope asked in confusion, tilting her head. The treasurer, looking slightly puzzled himself, replied, “You mentioned visiting the intermediate school, didn’t you?”
“Oh, is today already Wednesday?”
She had been so preoccupied with everything that she hadn’t even noticed the passage of time.
The day of her scheduled visit with Professor Bake had arrived before she realized it. Penelope was momentarily surprised by how quickly time had flown.
The treasurer offered a small smile. “Everything has been prepared. You can leave after you’ve eaten.”
“Thank you. Oh, it’d be good to take Sain along for the visit. Could you call for him?”
“Of course.”
The treasurer nodded. At that moment, the chief administrator, who had been quietly listening, chimed in with a suggestion.
“Milady, perhaps it would be prudent to hire an additional secretary. You seem to have far too many tasks that require your attention.”
“That sounds like a great idea,” Penelope replied, her eyes lighting up.