"Ohhh!!! You're the best, Liana!!" Javier exclaimed, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he examined the freshly delivered sugarcane stalks.
"And look at this!" He pointed at a young cocoa tree, carefully packed in a sturdy container. "Hehehe... Lucky me! I asked for seeds and got this beauty instead. You are awesome, Liana!"
Liana stood beside him, watched Javier's antics. With a subtle sigh, she extended her hand, palm up.
"Young Master, the payment," she reminded him in her usual serene tone.
"Ah, right," Javier replied with a grin, fishing out a heavy pouch of gold coins from his pocket.
The stout merchant, beamed as he accepted the pouch from Liana. The clinking of coins confirmed its weight, and he bowed deeply. "Pleasure doin' business with ya, young master! If ya need more exotic plants or seeds, just holler!"
"I'll keep that in mind," Javier said, a sly smile playing on his lips. His mind raced with schemes, visions of sugar and chocolate dancing before him.
