Chapter 114: You let your wife do what to you?
Grim had left the Silverscale to prepare for departure, promising to return the following day with both transportation suitable for Naia’s condition and documentation releasing them from Julius Luminaris’s control.
"You’re certain the contract can be challenged?" Huangyan asked as they rode. "Lord Luminaris is known for crafting airtight agreements."
"Even the most carefully worded contract has vulnerabilities when its terms are fundamentally predatory," Grim replied.
By late afternoon, they had reached the Ambrose estate. Chen Xing awaited their return, already briefed via messenger about the situation with the half-dragon blacksmith.
"I’ve arranged a meeting with the Imperial Magistrate," Chen Xing reported as Grim dismounted. "He’ll review the loan documentation privately."
"Good. And Lady Mei?"
"She’s gathered the information you requested regarding Lord Luminaris’s financial manager. She awaits you in the study."
Within the hour, Grim sat at his desk reviewing copies of Korin’s loan agreement that Chen Xing had obtained through connections with Lady Mei. Every financial contract required registration.
Lady Mei stood by the window.
"Soren Blackwell," she began. "Lord Luminaris’s financial manager for the past eighteen years. Handles all significant loans and investments for House Luminaris. He has a respectable public reputation and is very meticulous."
"Any vulnerabilities?" Grim asked, not looking up from the contract documents.