Becoming a god by raising witches

Leibá Riedel became even more shy, wishing he could soak his face in coffee.

Locke then realized that there were only two or three girls in his class, and they were all very ordinary-looking girls. Leibá Riddle must have seen too little of the world.

"Ladies and ladies, this is the company's business license, and these are the design drawings for the bicycles."

Attorney Cardo Bab cooperated by showing the documents to the shareholders.

The shareholders then had their lawyers examine the documents.

After the lawyer confirmed that these were all legal and not forged, Locke continued.

"Here is the contract. You can take a look. If there are no problems, we will sign it."

Attorney Cardo Babu handed the contracts to Lucy, Judith, and others.

They began to examine the contract carefully.

The waiter brought out the beautifully plated desserts.

Mrs. Malvina was the first to finish reading the contract, not because she was particularly fast, but because she had no interest in written contracts. She would glance at it and toss it to the lawyer, and as long as the lawyer said there were no problems, she would sign it.

She rested her chin on her hand, smiling as she looked at Locke.

"Locke, I haven't seen Sieg lately. Do you know where he went?"

"He's still working at the Sheriff's Court. Is there something Mrs. Malvina wants to say to him? I can help pass it on."

Well, if it's too private, then forget it.

Locke added in his mind.

Madame Malvina shook her head. "It's nothing serious. In three days, Earl Hagen is hosting a homecoming ball for his daughter. Could you ask him if he'll be there?"

"No need to ask, he'll definitely go."

Locke said.

"why?"

Mrs. Malvina asked, puzzled.

“Sieg will never miss a ball, nor will he miss any opportunity to get close to the ladies. Malvina, you haven’t fallen for him, have you? I advise you not to get involved. He’s a notorious playboy.”

Judith advised.

Mrs. Malvina opened her mouth slightly, as if to argue, but ultimately chose to eat her dessert and remain silent.

"Actually, it was because Sieg saved Count Hagen's daughter that he was invited to the ball."

Locke offered an explanation for his colleague.

Mrs. Malvina raised her head, her eyes slightly brightening, as if Sieg's image in her mind had been salvaged.

Locke didn't know whether what he did harmed or helped her.

But he knew that this lonely woman must have had the flame of love ignited by Sieg.

You could tell from the look in her eyes when she mentioned Sieg.

Judith pursed her lips. Although she had also had a brief affair with Sieg, she didn't care about him at all. She preferred shy, timid fledglings, like Leibá Riddle.

To prevent Leibniz Riddle from being bewitched by a socialite like Judith and neglecting his inventions, Locke pretended to stretch and kicked Judith's long leg back.

Although it's not very gentlemanly, this subconscious action won't offend anyone; everyone will assume that Locke didn't do it on purpose.

Before this, who would have known that Judith's legs could stretch so long?

"what."

Judith cried out as she was kicked, and she pulled her foot back in pain.

"I'm sorry, Miss Judith, I accidentally kicked you. Oh, damn it, I moved today and did a thorough cleaning all day. I'm really tired and didn't even see what was under the table."

Locke said, blaming himself.

Judith waved her hand. "It's okay, you didn't do it on purpose."

"Are you alright, Judith?"

Lucy asked with concern.

Judith shook her head. "Rock Bemon is indeed worthy of working in the Sheriff's Court."

"so sorry."

Locke apologized again.

"I think the contract is fine, but isn't the equity I'm being given too much? Didn't we agree on 30%? How did it become 60%?"

Lucy put down the contract, looking puzzled.

Locke explained, "At first, it was reasonable for Miss Lucy to invest 5000 gold coins, which would give her a 30% stake. But with 2 gold coins, a 30% stake would be too disadvantageous. So we had to readjust the equity ratio. Of course, this is the biggest concession we can make right now."

"Okay, if that's the case, then I'm fine with it."

Lucy wanted to say that it wasn't necessary to do this for her, but from a business perspective, she was indeed the one who contributed the most funds, and 60% wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Moreover, 2 gold coins isn't something she can just take out on her own; it has to go through her father.

Offering 60% of the shares to persuade his father would certainly give him a better chance of success.

"As for the funds, I may have to pay in installments. The first installment can be 5000 gold coins."

"no problem."

Half an hour later, Lucy and her lawyers had reviewed all the documents and contracts and raised some detailed questions, which Cardo Babu, the lawyer, answered.

The lawyers for both sides spent another hour discussing the matter and finally revised several issues in the contract, reaching a final agreement.

Finally, everyone raised their black coffee glasses for a toast.

"I look forward to a successful collaboration."

"Pleasant to work with."

Several noble ladies left in a special carriage, while Lucy got into a black private car.

"Locke, do you need me to give you a ride?"

Lucy rolled down the car window and asked in a friendly manner.

Locke shook his head. "No need, thank you. We'll just take the carriage back."

Private cars in this era were not very good, often broke down, and were not as fast as rail trains.

Once the bicycle project succeeded, Locke felt that the next step for the bicycle company could be to design new types of private cars.

Lucy regretfully turned her head away. She had originally planned to discuss the business plan with Locke in the car, but now it seemed she would have to wait until the Count of Hagen's daughter's return ball in three days to talk about it.

She couldn't help but look forward to the ball, even though she wasn't the main character.

"Locke, Miss Lucy is so beautiful, and so generous and easy to talk to."

Leibniz Riedel sighed as he watched the car drive away.

“Miss Lucy’s character is indeed commendable, but I advise you not to have any illusions about this kind of noble lady.”

Locke cautioned that he didn't want his partner to be a love-struck fool who, before even achieving success in his career, wanted to pursue a rich man's daughter, only to be disappointed and heartbroken, losing all interest in inventions altogether.

“I… how could I be worthy of Miss Lucy?”

Leibniz Riddle said, his head bowed, his cheeks slightly flushed, as he recalled Judith's alluring long legs.

"Miss Judith is really too bold."

"You'd better stay away from that woman, or she'll take advantage of you."

Locke reminded him.

Although his classmate wasn't handsome, he was an innocent and pure-hearted young man.

“What advantage do I have to gain? On the contrary, Locke, I think Miss Lucy and the others like you very much.”

Leibniz Riedel said enviously.

"They don't like me, they like the value I can bring to them. When your bicycle invention comes out, they will like you."

Locke encouraged him.

Leibniz Riedel swallowed hard, took off his felt hat, and nodded emphatically. "I will try my best."

"Attorney Cardo Bab, thank you for your hard work."

Locke said to lawyer Cardo Babu.

Attorney Cardo Babu shook his head. "No, it's what I should do."

"That's all for today. I'm heading back now. Goodbye, Attorney Cardo Babu and Leibá Riddle."

The three said goodbye at the entrance of the coffee shop.

When Locke returned to the East End, it was already 10 p.m., but the Wells area was still brightly lit.

Locke's carriage passed by a familiar carriage once again.

Kosork carriages are divided into small, medium, and large carriages. Small and medium carriages are generally driven by 1 to 2 horses, while large carriages are driven by 4 to 6 horses. Eight-horse carriages are reserved for royalty and cannot be used by commoners.

There are only three styles of small carriages: the frugal style of the West End, the luxurious style of the East End, and the practical style of the Trey District, which is somewhere in between.