Vanessa knew she was left with two options as a merchant in the making. Either she starts a food business or a medicine business - and the ingredients of either would be her irresistible blood.
Making medicine was the wiser option since a food business would drain more life out of her.
"We'll start a medicine business. I happen to be gifted in curing illnesses".
Sebastian stroked his chin. "You didn't strike me as a physician, and although the people here are quite poor - word of your accomplishments could spread depending on how gifted you are". He still couldn't help but wonder why a Royal would want to start up a business in the slums. Of course, the queen was quite old but hadn't been able to pick an heir since her children haven't been able to acquire her blood manipulation skill. Could it be that the woman before him was trying to gain more recognition before taking over the throne?
