I Became the Maid of the Lout Prince

Chapter 561

Lizzy’s visit to the Blackwood estate wasn’t solely to see me. As it turned out, she came to propose establishing a branch of the August Trading Company in Blackwood territory.

The primary reasons were the lack of an established branch in the eastern region and the proximity to the Barbaracus tribe's territory.

“He said he’d continue for about another year. I’m not entirely sure why, though.”

I had a hunch it might be because he was preparing to pass on the title of Duke of Blackwood to Ethan and was exploring other pursuits post-retirement. But Ethan didn’t seem inclined to share such details with an outsider like Lizzy.

Of course, passing on the headship doesn’t mean the current head is suddenly exiled from their domain. Harold just seemed to be making preparations to leave on his own.

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