The Villainous Noblewoman Is About to Be Forced into Love, Isn't This Wrong?-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.

She frowned slightly. "What is it? Every time I take you out, you always have to leave for something."

"I’m sorry, Lady Liana..." Loraviel looked uneasy. After all, as a servant, she wasn’t supposed to make too many personal requests.

"Just go. I’m in a good mood today," Liana said dismissively, making up an excuse.

"Thank you, Lady Liana."

Loraviel hurried around the corner to meet the courier.

"Miss Loraviel, here is your letter. Please sign here," the courier said, looking slightly uncomfortable. But there was no choice—under Liana’s influence, he could only prioritize her authority over Loraviel’s privacy.

"Thank you," Loraviel said, taking the letter eagerly and tearing open the envelope.

**[Loraviel, my health is fine. Since you were accepted into Ibet Magic Academy, the Lisat royal capital even sent people to reward our little village.

As your mother, I’ve also benefited from your success. A highly skilled doctor from the capital has been treating me, and after receiving care, I’m slowly getting better. You don’t need to worry about home—just take care of yourself. You don’t need to do anything for me.

As for money... please don’t push yourself too hard. Don’t do anything strange just to earn more...

You’ve already done enough. I’ve been a burden on you for a long time. Please don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

I only hope that you can be happy at Ibet Magic Academy and make many friends.

—With love,

Anna Calipot]**

The letter was filled with Anna’s concern for Loraviel, as well as her unease about how her daughter was suddenly sending large sums of gold home.

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She was afraid Loraviel was doing something dangerous or illegal to make money quickly.

"Liar..." Loraviel muttered, clutching the letter with trembling hands.

Her mother was a liar.

Anna had deceived her. But at the same time, she hadn’t completely lied.

Shortly after writing this letter, Anna had received treatment from royal healers—

But...

Loraviel had never been accepted into Ibet Magic Academy.

So why would the Lisat royal capital ever send people to her mother’s village?

It was nothing more than a fabricated story—a comforting lie so Loraviel wouldn’t worry.

Realizing this, Loraviel bit her lip hard.

It was Liana who had changed her fate.

But...

Liana hadn’t actually done anything terrible to her yet. She had only made her a maid.

And the salary was incredibly generous. Every month, Loraviel sent money home, and her mother used it for treatment. It wasn’t a bad arrangement.

Liana...

Loraviel felt torn once again.

How was she supposed to feel about Liana?

Should she be grateful to her—for giving her a job, for making it possible to support her mother’s treatment?

Or should she resent her—because it was Liana’s fault she had missed the entrance exams for Ibet Magic Academy, leaving her no choice but to become a maid?

Loraviel didn’t know.

But there was no time to dwell on it.

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"Do you have a pen?" she asked.

"Yes." The courier handed her a pen and some paper.

**[Don’t worry, I’m not overworking myself or doing anything illegal. I really earned this money just by taking small side jobs.

After all, Ibet Magic Academy is a noble academy. There are a lot of things noble ladies don’t want to do themselves, so I help them. Since I’m from the countryside, they even give me extra tips.

Sometimes, noble ladies will even give me large tips just because they feel like it. If I refuse, they get upset and think I’m being rude, so I don’t have much choice.

The noble ladies here are very kind to me, and I’m really happy at the academy, so please don’t worry about me, Mother.

You don’t have to save this money for me. Living here doesn’t require much, and carrying too much money isn’t practical.

Use it for your treatment. If I come home and find out you’ve been saving it for me, I’ll be angry!

Thank you for writing back. It made me happy. Next time I visit, I’ll show you the new magic I’ve learned!]**

Loraviel sealed the letter.

Anna was a liar.

But then again... wasn’t she also one?

"Thank you," Loraviel said, tucking the letter away and reaching into her pocket to pay for the postage.

"Miss Loraviel, you don’t have to pay," the courier said quickly.

"What? That’s not right," Loraviel frowned.

"Our post office has a new promotion! You’re a lucky customer! You now have permanent free mailing privileges!"

It was nothing more than a small act of silent compensation from the post office.

"...Alright," Loraviel murmured. Liana was waiting for her, so she didn’t have time to argue. She quickly thanked the courier and hurried back.

"Hey, did you see that?"

In the shadowed corner of the plaza, a voice muttered.

"Isn’t that Liana’s favorite little maid?"

"Looks like she just wrote a letter."