"Hey, Rafine, aren't you tired? You've been working too hard, you know?"
Sitting in her chair, Elina watched Rafine with concern.
Rafine, sorting through documents, smiled reassuringly.
"Don't worry—I'm fine. I used to handle the Austin family's work, so this isn't too much trouble. How about you? Haven't you been losing sleep these past few days?"
Elina slumped against the desk, her right cheek resting on its surface as her arms sprawled across it.
"Yes… I've been having trouble sleeping. Every day there are so many documents to finish, since the reports have to be ready by tomorrow," she replied, her voice heavy with fatigue.
At that moment, the town of Virella was growing rapidly. Many merchants came to buy land or conduct business, knowing this town was destined to become a major hub in the future.
This was a stark contrast to the past, when she had to spend heavily just to attract a few merchants.
