Chapter 36: Would You Like To Go On A Date With Me?
The most renowned and expensive bakery in the Capital was "Rosy’s Pastry House," owned by Viscountess Roselle Davonn, a grumpy middle-aged noblewoman with an obsession for all things luxurious and exclusive.
However, the exclusivity of every establishment under her ownership was not just a mere whim. Roselle Davonn possessed a keen eye for business and trends. As a well-known socialite with numerous connections throughout the Kingdom, she leveraged her network to gather information and gossip, leading to valuable discoveries of business talents and trends.
"Rosy’s Pastry House" stood as one of her prized ’gold mines.’ The bakers employed there were distinguished individuals, their baking talents surpassing even those of the royal chefs. The recipes used for their pastries were held in strict secrecy, making it the sole bakery in all of Geraldion with unique, one-of-a-kind pastries and cakes.
These, along with meticulous supervision from Roselle’s loyal minions, ensured that only those deemed ’worthy’ could set foot in her store, contributing to its fame and subsequent exclusivity.
Aideen could never have imagined merely standing near "Rosy’s Pastry House," yet here she was, holding a bag filled with the unique baked goods it had to offer.
As the princess fidgeted with the paper bag, her expression revealing both childish excitement and utter bewilderment, Tillian seized this moment of quiet to bring in a hot kettle and two old porcelain cups he managed to find in the abandoned kitchen of the building.
He continued to pour the freshly brewed tea into the cup and added,
"Do not just fidget with the bag, Your Highness; you will crush everything inside. Eat while they are still hot, and have some hot tea as well. I bought the tea leaves in the shop as well."
Although feeling somewhat embarrassed, Aideen had to admit that the strong, enchanting smell of the freshly baked pastries awakened her hunger. Her mouth could not help but salivate at the mere thought of what might be hidden inside the bag.