Vera Warner nodded, and she, Violet, and Mrs. Ellison prepared to leave. They still had a lot on their plate.
Warner Industries had officially launched today, firing the first shot, so to speak. But there would surely be plenty of trouble ahead, so they had to be prepared for the long haul.
"Where do you think you're going? What, feeling guilty about something? Too ashamed to face me, is that it?"
"I'll admit you beat me back in Aethelgard, but you won't be so lucky this time."
"I refuse to believe you can make a name for yourself here in Aethelgard, too. You'll just end up scurrying back home in disgrace."
"That's enough, Faye! You're getting more and more out of control. Did you not hear a single word Father and I told you?"
"Listen to me. Leave Aethelgard and go back home. Stop causing trouble here, or else no one will be able to help you."
Ian Lockwood was starting to get angry. The key issue was that everyone was swamped with work, and Victor Morgan was here as well.
