Javier turned back to his document, pretending not to hear what they were saying, though a bead of sweat trickled down his temple.
"Ah, Varrick, this document… we need to properly assess this first."
Varrick glanced up from his paperwork. "Yes, Your Highness?"
Javier extended the paperwork, and Varrick took it.
"Oh, this one, Your Highness. This section and this one…" Varrick explained professionally, pointing to specific lines with a subtle tone. "…the budget allocation here could be optimized. The proposed expenditure for ceremonial decorations seems disproportionate to the actual necessity, given the existing infrastructure."
"Ara~ First wife." Gloria leaned in and whispered toward Liana. "Looks like someone is pretending not to know what we're talking about."
"Yes, second wife. He really is quite skilled at selective hearing when it's convenient for him~"
Meanwhile, in Francesca's study room.
