The Springshaper estate's imposing gates came into view as my transport vehicle navigated the road that led to one of the most influential properties in the Slatemark Empire.
'This meeting could change everything,' I thought, adjusting my formal attire as we approached the main entrance.
'Nervous about meeting your girlfriend's father in a professional capacity?' Luna asked with obvious amusement. 'Or nervous about the fact that you're essentially proposing to absorb his life's work into your own organization?'
'Both,' I admitted silently. The Marquis had built Vakrt from a modest family business into a continental powerhouse over the course of three decades. Convincing him to merge with Ouroboros would require delicate diplomacy and compelling strategic arguments.
