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Chapter 39: Illusory Dream Pavilion.

It was the third floor of the Moulin Rouge in Royal City.

Margaret stared in fascination at the deed in Rein’s hand and the contracts of the Moulin Rouge staff.

She had not expected Rein to move so quickly.

In just one day, Rein had actually gained actual control of the Moulin Rouge.

Margaret then bowed slightly to Rein, her graceful posture fully on display before him.

“Young Master Rein, you really are decisive and efficient, and from now on Margaret and the sisters of the Moulin Rouge will depend on you.”

Rein, momentarily dazzled by the sweeping whiteness, coughed twice.

“Ahem, of course, I, Rein, have always been generous to women, especially beauties.”

Now that Rein controlled the Moulin Rouge, he naturally wanted it to generate profits for him.

After all, who would complain about having too little gold coins?

Rein asked as he watched the dancers perform.

“Margaret, how much does the Moulin Rouge make per month on average?”

Margaret nodded and said, “Young Master Rein, please wait a moment.”

After saying that, Margaret left the room and soon returned with an account book.

Margaret began to explain after handing the book to Rein.

“Young Master Rein, last month’s profit for the Moulin Rouge was about 12,186 gold coins, and over the course of a year, the monthly income averages around 11,000 gold coins.”

“That amounts to roughly 132,000 gold coins in annual profit.”

Rein casually flipped through it a few times before putting it down in boredom.

Rein nodded inwardly as he listened to Margaret’s report.

More than one hundred thousand gold coins a year was indeed a substantial profit.

After all, House Gray collected only about 17,000,000 gold coins in annual taxes.

Rein tossed the account book onto the table.

“Since the Moulin Rouge has a new owner, it needs to change.”

Margaret felt a pang of anxiety as she heard Rein’s words.

However, she did not say anything.

Although the Moulin Rouge was Rein’s property, there was not a single one of his people there now.

Naturally, he could not be at ease.

Margaret herself did not know how many people would be gone this time.

“All right, follow me downstairs.”

“Margaret, call all the Moulin Rouge staff to the main hall on the first floor, no matter what they’re doing, and if any guest refuses, have them come to the first floor to talk to me.”

Rein rose from the bed, pushed open the door, and led the way.

Fiona and the Knight Commander followed closely behind him.

Margaret ushered the dancers and musicians in the rooms to follow, while she herself went from room to room calling people.

Immediately, a chorus of curses broke out inside the Moulin Rouge.

An irate guest yelled at Margaret.

“What are you doing?! I already paid, I even took my pants off, and now you say there’s something going on today?!”

Margaret remained composed, without an ounce of her former timidity.

After all, she now had the enormous backing of House Gray.

Margaret explained to the guest with a hint of apology.

“I’m sorry, there are indeed some issues at the Moulin Rouge today, but your money will be returned in full shortly.”

“If you disagree, the owner of the Moulin Rouge is now on the first floor, and you may give your feedback to him.”

The guest snorted heavily as he looked at Margaret’s composure, then prepared to go downstairs to reason with the owner of the Moulin Rouge.

Many others in the same situation also followed him downstairs to seek an explanation from the owner.

The group made their way downstairs while shouting complaints.

“The Morris family still hasn’t settled their own affairs, and they’re coming to meddle in mine?”

“Exactly! Today I’m going to get an explanation from Olli! I already took my pants off!”

“Right, let’s go! ……”

As they reached the lobby, they saw Rein seated in a chair, sipping tea.

Their shouting immediately died down.

It was as if they were afraid of disturbing Rein.

After all, they still vividly remembered the bloodshed incident on the third floor a few days ago.

But after looking around, they saw no sign of Olli.

They saw Margaret leading a group of women downstairs and immediately stopped her to ask.

“Margaret, where is Olli? You said the owner of the Moulin Rouge was on the first floor, but I don’t see him.”

Margaret covered her mouth and smiled.

“Gentlemen, the Moulin Rouge has a new owner today, and now the owner of the Moulin Rouge is……”

Margaret paused for effect, then walked behind Rein’s chair and continued speaking to the crowd.

“Young Master Rein.”

“Gentlemen, Young Master Rein is right here, so is there anything you would like to discuss with the master?”

Rein crossed his legs in sync with Margaret and hummed softly.

The crowd shivered instantly.

“Of course not, since Young Master Rein has matters to attend to, I have no objections.”

“Yes, yes.”

Although Rein had clearly heard their earlier commotion, he said nothing.

After all, being interrupted like that could be infuriating.

Moreover, these people were loyal patrons of the Moulin Rouge.

Now that he was the owner, he certainly would not do anything to drive away customers.

Rein gently set his teacup down and slowly began to speak.

“Please do not be nervous, I have just taken over the Moulin Rouge today and naturally need to familiarize myself with things, and your money will be returned shortly.”

The crowd exchanged puzzled looks as they listened to Rein.

He didn’t even get angry?

One particularly sharp-witted guest spoke up first.

“Not at all, Young Master Rein, you are quite right; having just taken over, it’s only natural to familiarize yourself, so I will not disturb you, and the money doesn’t matter… it will serve as a congratulatory gift to you.”

“Yes, yes,” the crowd echoed.

Then the crowd immediately left the scene of the dispute.

After all, who knew whether Rein was merely being polite, and if he truly insisted on the money, he might pick someone he disliked to punish.

Rein watched them leave without stopping them.

They did not want the money, not that he refused to give it.

Once the guests had all departed, Rein instructed Margaret to close the door.

The large doors of the Moulin Rouge closed with a thud.

Rein then looked at the courtesans standing in the hall.

“As you just heard, from now on I, Rein Gray, am the owner of the Moulin Rouge.”

“Since the Moulin Rouge has a new owner, I will inevitably change the rules.”

As a noble, Rein now exuded an overwhelmingly powerful aura.

This aura could not be imitated by others but was an innate nobility and sense of authority.

At this moment, Rein’s presence suppressed the entire room, and even the experienced Margaret felt a slight pressure.

Margaret had only felt such pressure from a few exceptionally powerful noble lords.

“First: starting today, the Moulin Rouge will undergo renovations, to be completed within one month, and will be renamed Illusory Dream Pavilion.”

“Second: I will send people to Illusory Dream Pavilion at irregular intervals to inspect the accounts; I do not tolerate any cheating, and if anyone is caught, you all know my methods.”

“Third: after a while, I will have people provide you with special training, and I hope you all study diligently.”

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