The Schellers nearly bulged their eyes out when they heard that.
God! This house was actually worth 18,000 Francs—that was 7,200 Florins!
One had to know that even a luxurious villa built in the heart of Vienna cost only 7,000 Florins.
Baron Scheller could not help glancing again at the boxes by the stairway corner. He suddenly recalled that he seemed to have heard of these "Paris Angel" Cosmetics in Vienna as well. They were extraordinarily expensive, far beyond what a minor noble family like his could afford.
No wonder this brother-in-law of his was so wealthy.
Amid his astonishment, Baron Scheller also felt much more at ease.
It seemed Elijah truly could lend him 1,700 Florins.
Lucas was saved!
Just as he rose to properly thank Elijah, the front door was opened.
A girl of sixteen or seventeen came running in excitedly. She wore a light green gauze dress, with gray-blue eyes and a high, straight nose that carried a sense of classical beauty.
Only after entering the sitting room did she notice there were guests inside. She hurriedly slammed on the brakes, only to be knocked stumbling by the maid who had rushed after her to catch her.
The girl desperately steadied herself, awkwardly smoothed her dress, then cautiously looked at Elijah and asked softly, "Father, who are these two?" Before Elijah could answer, Madam Scheller had already risen first, taken the girl's hand, and smiled fondly. "Oh, my dear Corinna, you have grown so much. Look at that lovely little face—like a lily at dawn, bathed in Aurora's radiance." The girl immediately curtsied nervously. "Thank you, Madam. Your praise truly overwhelms me."
Elijah hurriedly said, "Corinna, this is your aunt. You often went to her house to play when we lived in Vienna."
Corinna clearly did not