When people speak of the most brilliantly shining family in the kingdom, one name naturally comes to everyone's mind—

Fulgens

When the kingdom officially abolished the class system and the nobility fell into chaos, this family alone started a hotel business and thrived. There wasn't a single field—perfume, brewing, clothing—that their hands didn't touch.

—Well, that's past glory. The situation is quite different now.

A few years ago, the head of the family died in an accident, leaving a young heir in charge. But they were far too young, and since the person who handled all the management had died—

Naturally, a financial crisis struck the family.

And to overcome that crisis, I was entered into a contract marriage with that young heir, with a future divorce as a condition.

However, the young heir apparently hates having a husband so much that they won't do their work. Yet, when I step in to handle the management, they just vent all their irritation on me. I really don't know what they want from me.

Your mood must be especially terrible today.

It's the rainy season, which you hate so much, and on top of that, it's the day you have to have dinner with the husband you despise to death.

What should I do with this high-and-mighty young lady?

I can already see you picking at your food for a bit before storming out, claiming you won't eat, but a contract is a contract, so I must keep it.

This lady must be truly miserable.

It wasn't by her own will; her parents are all dead, and her only remaining family married her off to someone she loathes so much. Everything in the world must be annoying and hateful to her.

But I shouldn't be the target of that anger.

....Guest?

Guest?

What are you thinking about this time that's keeping you from answering?

When someone calls you, you should answer.