RISE OF EROS

Andrew could perform this same maneuver with Donald, but he knew that it would not be as effective because, unlike these ladies, Donald preferred benefits for the empire and although Andrew's clothes and creams were good, they were not strategic resources for the empire, as were the foods.

Not only the food, there was also the matter that according to him and many important people in the city, Andrew had an alchemy master, which is coveted by any force.

While Andrew was thinking about all this, Marin spoke again, "What does Mr. Andrew want from us?" Although it seemed like a simple question, the implications were great, because basically, she was agreeing to help Andrew.

Despite that, Andrew did not answer immediately. He took another sip of his tea and began to speak calmly, "The ladies must already know that the people who cause me problems are 3 viscounts, which causes me problems in taking retribution, so I would like you to help me calm them down."

Andrew paused and continued, "Obviously, I don't intend to get you to help me without benefits." Andrew was aware that these women would certainly lose a lot if he left, but they also wouldn't move without gaining something, so he threw them a tempting bone.

"And that would be?" Marin immediately asked with bright eyes, so Andrew began to list the benefits he would give them. He had already discussed this with his wives and all of his trusted subordinates.

"First you will have a 50% discount on all my businesses and those of my wives," Andrew began and then said, "The second benefit is that I will give you a license to sell some of my products."

All the women narrowed their eyes and Patricia, unable to contain herself, asked, "Like which ones?", to which Andrew immediately responded, but with a carefree tone, "Like the rejuvenating cream."

Although they tried to remain calm, they failed miserably, as Andrew could hear them sucking in a sharp breath of air. It was no wonder because the rejuvenating cream was a gold mine for anyone since no noblewoman would not fight for it.

Andrew even knew that some people had auctioned some of these creams for exorbitant values. The production of these creams was low, not because it was difficult to make, but because Andrew was applying the technique of a starvation market.

Initially, these creams were limited, but after Carolina mastered the creation of them thanks to her skill, this was no longer the case, only Andrew had not allowed production to increase because he did not want their price to drop.

If there were few products, they became valuable and although Andrew had not increased the price, there were other things besides money that he had earned, such as reputation, which in this world was important.

Andrew did not speak again, as he could see that the 5 ladies were thinking deeply about what they should do. In fact, they were not thinking about whether they would help him or not, but rather about how much they should ask for.

After several minutes, Marín spoke again, "Mr. Andrew, be honest with us, how much would you give us of these products?" Andrew didn't respond immediately.

He pretended to think for a while because he had already talked about this in the meeting he had at the Cannaris Palace, so he was just pretending. After a few minutes, Andrew said, "The production of this product is still a little complex, but I can provide the same amount that my wife's store provides each month. As for how you divided it if you accept, it is between you."

Although the amount that Candice sells each month of this cream is not a lot, it is not a little either, especially if it is translated into gold coins, so the profit is not small, so the 5 women looked at each other, and as if they had discussed it in their minds, they nodded and Marín again spoke for the group.

"Ok, we will help you, but how do you want us to calm down these troublesome characters?" Andrew smiled when he heard her and immediately replied, "Nothing extravagant, just stop them from bothering me anymore. You can establish the method."

"Okay, then we'll take care of them. Mr. Andrew can retire, you will soon have news," Marín said and Andrew, not bothered by being dismissed, got up, said goodbye, and left.

Andrew got into the carriage and Oliver drove to the Cannaris Palace. While they were traveling back, Marín, Patricia, and the others did not leave but rather began to discuss what they should do.

"What do you think?" Marín asked and Patricia immediately replied, "Calming those troublemakers is simple, we can repress them economically, affecting their businesses."

She paused and continued, "Besides, we cannot allow Mr. Andrew to leave. Not only will we lose a good product, but our fun will be in trouble too, not to mention the benefits are great."

All the girls nodded in agreement with Patricia's words, but at that moment Carla asked the central issue of the matter, "How will we divide the benefits?"

This question brought silence to the room. These women were great friends, to the point that they had sex with each other at least once a month, but they also knew that they couldn't stop fighting for benefits.

They really had no power, they depended on their husbands and children to help Andrew, and to achieve that, they had to show benefits to them. None of them dared to propose anything, but after stalling for a few moments, Marín spoke.

"Let's be logical here, Patricia and I are the ones who can exert the most influence, so we will take the most. Each of us will take 25% and the three of you will share the other 50%."

All the other women were reluctant, but they knew that Marin was being fair, however, not wanting to be too passive, Carla proposed something, "Why don't we establish a joint venture?"

All the other women looked at her as if they didn't understand, so she began to explain, "We can establish a joint venture between our 5 families, according to the percentages that Marin said, but this way we can bring our families closer and become strong, like a united front."

Hearing Carla's explanation, all the other women were excited, because it was a great idea. If they suddenly started selling rejuvenating creams separately, it would create a lot of problems and enemies, but if they joined together, they wouldn't have anything to fear.

Although Carla proposed this idea with other objectives, it did not change the fact that it was a good idea, so they began to plan how they would do it. If Andrew heard them, he wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry, because these women were discussing how to take advantage of the benefits, without putting the 3 viscounts in their eyes.

Their conversation went on for several hours, but Andrew didn't care. As long as the 3 viscounts were taken care of, he didn't care what they did next with what he gave them.

Andrew and Oliver returned to Cannaris Palace and immediately arranged a meeting to report how the talk with Patricia and the others had gone. When Andrew told them what had happened and what had been negotiated, they all smiled, knowing that their problems would be solved soon.

On the other hand, Donald was frowning in the study of his mansion. Obviously, Andrew's meeting with Patricia and the others did not escape his watchful eye and now he was worried, as it seemed that Andrew and Candice would not come to ask for his help.

Despite her husband's expression, Teresa was somehow happy. Although she didn't show it on her face, she still hoped that Candice wouldn't come asking for his help because she knew that if she did, the relationship would not get better, but would get worse.

Although she had decided to support her husband, she still wanted to be friends with Candice and if her husband's plans continued, that friendship would definitely crack more than it already was.

Donald and Teresa weren't the only ones who knew this. Augustus and Arturios also knew about Andrew's meeting with Patricia and the others, which made them even more alert.

It wasn't as if the merchants allying themselves with some nobles was a problem, but when the merchant was Andrew it was different because they knew that he should not be treated like a normal person, so they were worried that he would have such good relations with the nobles, especially with two countesses.

Although they were vigilant, they did not act to repress this society, because although it was risky, there was also a good side. That the merchants had connections with the nobles was not bad perse, because in times of need, they can be helpful, it was just that Andrew was a person to handle with care, which is why they were alert.

Even though all these people were vigilant and waiting to see what would happen, Andrew had no idea and continued with his activities as if everything were normal.

After telling everyone about the meeting with Patricia and the others, Andrew dismissed them and teleported to Dunnas Palace with Oliver, it was time to discuss business with Victoria.