It was only a matter of time before the Gilt Rat's and Ramon had become aware of what had become of the department store. News like that didn't stay hidden for long, especially when it involved a large property changing hands and one of the more visible families in the city being involved.
Once again Ramon was outside his large manor sitting at the fire pit while Skully was not too far from him enjoying a smoke. The setting was calm, controlled, nothing about it reflected the irritation that was building beneath the surface.
"I told you." Skully said. "You should have just sent me to that department store to deal with them.
"I would have gotten rid of them, and then they wouldn't have been even brave enough to buy that store."
Although Ramon was furious he had taken several deep breaths to calm down. Losing his temper now would achieve nothing. The mistake had already been made, and what mattered was how to respond.
