The Hidden Extra: The Lazy Prince Refuses to Ascend The Throne - Chapter 297

297: Giving Trust 297: Giving Trust “Can I…

really see?” Claire felt dazed.

For the first time in her life, she could see with both eyes.

At first, she had believed she would be blind forever, but fate had other plans.

Her blue eyes, as beautiful as the ocean, focused on the young man standing before her.

“I’m so happy…

I never thought this day would actually come,” she whispered as crystal tears rolled down her cheeks and fell to the ground.

“Thank you…

Thank you for coming into my life…” Without another word, she hugged Nolan tightly.

Her face pressed against his chest, and her arms wrapped firmly around his waist.

She didn’t really know this young man, nor did she understand his purpose.

But since he had changed her fate, Claire believed he was the angel sent by the gods for her.

Nolan didn’t resist-he simply hugged her back.

Claire’s petite body seemed to melt completely into his embrace.

The fresh scent of Nolan’s body made her feel at ease.

Without realizing it, her grip tightened, as if she wanted to become one with him.

After a while, they finally pulled away.

Only then did Claire realize what she had just done, and her face turned red like a tomato.

“I-I’m sorry.

I didn’t mean it like that,” she stammered, lowering her head.

Nolan chuckled softly, lifting her chin and drawing her face closer to his.

“Why are you so shy?

Aren’t you older than me?

I should be the one embarrassed, not you, my lady,” he teased with a playful smile.

His purple eyes traced Claire’s features intently.

Nolan couldn’t help but admit that the woman before him was extraordinarily beautiful.

If his impression of her had been a ninety before, now it was well over a hundred.

Her face was small and oval-shaped, her blue eyes reflecting the brightness of the midday sky.

Her pink lips looked irresistibly soft, like a macaron waiting to be tasted.

Most striking of all were her white eyebrows and eyelashes, giving her a unique and captivating charm.

Her features somewhat resembled Melinda’s-naturally so, since they were sisters.

But in comparison, Nolan had to admit that Claire was far more beautiful.

Claire’s face turned even redder at his words.

Though she was older than him, she had almost no social experience.

She had barely interacted with men, women, or even children.

Her father had secluded her from the public eye since she was little.

Seeing her increasingly flushed face, Nolan decided to stop teasing her and withdrew his hand from her chin.

“Now that your blindness has been cured, let’s move on to the next matter,” Nolan said calmly.

Claire gave a small nod.

Since Nolan had granted her this chance, she had no intention of wasting it.

Her life now belonged to him, and she would devote everything to him.

Both of them sat down in their respective seats.

Then, Nolan took out the prepared documents and placed them on the table.

“As you know, the Red Obsidian Trading House has been completely purchased by me.

In other words, it now belongs to me,” he said plainly.

“Your father’s trial will begin in nine days, and I’ll do my best to keep the trading house from falling into the hands of the Imperial Palace.

Once I succeed, I want you to take over as its new leader.

Can you accept that?” His expression grew serious as his eyes locked onto Claire.

That had been his plan from the very beginning, ever since he decided to meet her.

Nolan had no intention of becoming the leader of the Red Obsidian Trading House himself-he preferred to entrust it to someone else.

And that person was Claire.

Of course, Nolan had already considered everything carefully.

As Belfor’s daughter, Claire was the most fitting successor by bloodline to lead the trading house after her father’s death.

Moreover, the Red Obsidian Trading House had three main executives besides Belfor-his trusted confidants who were deeply loyal to the organization.

Nolan could have removed them and replaced them with people from the Blue Moon Trading House, but that would have been unwise.

As an old saying from the far western lands goes, “No matter how familiar a newcomer is with a place, those born and raised there are still more trustworthy.” The system used in the Blue Moon Trading House might work well for them, but it would not necessarily suit the Red Obsidian Trading House.

After all, the Red Obsidian Trading House was no small organization.

If they had to rebuild it from scratch, it would only cause unnecessary trouble, waste time, and drain resources.

Upon hearing his words, Claire was stunned.

She pointed to herself and asked hesitantly, “Me?

Are you…

serious?” She was just an older woman with no formal education.

Her father had always refused to spend money on her studies, believing it to be a waste.

She couldn’t even read, as she had been blind before.

Because of that, she lacked the confidence to accept the responsibility of leading Nolan’s Red Obsidian Trading House.

“It’s alright,” Nolan said gently.

“Since I’ve already said it, that means I trust you.

So relax.” Claire took a deep breath and gave a small nod.

“Alright, I understand.

You can leave it to me!” Since he trusted her that much, Claire was determined not to disappoint him.

“Good,” Nolan replied with a satisfied nod.

“I’ll send someone suitable to teach you.

While you study, I’ll handle the matter of the Red Obsidian Trading House to make sure it doesn’t fall into the palace’s hands.” Claire smiled softly.

After that, the two continued their conversation at a relaxed pace.

They still didn’t know each other well, so they took their time.

Suddenly, Claire paused for a moment before asking curiously, “By the way, ever since you came, I haven’t even asked your name.

Can you tell me?” Her eyes shone with anticipation, and she felt a little foolish for realizing something so simple only now.

Nolan gave a faint smile and replied playfully, “If I told you the truth-that I have an indirect connection to you-would you be surprised?” Claire blinked, puzzled by his words.

But before she could respond, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside, followed by angry shouts.

“Damn witch, come out right now!” “You wicked woman!

Show yourself before us!” “Did you bring a man into your house?

Are you two planning a disaster for us?

Come out!” Claire gasped in shock and quickly stood up to check outside, but Nolan caught her arm before she could move.

“Don’t go out alone.

Come with me,” he said firmly.

Claire swallowed hard and nodded.

“Okay.”