I nodded. "With your assurance, I am now at ease.

Lyon smiled, rose, and said, "I will not take up any more of your time. I look forward to hearing good news from you soon."

"Don't you worry, Mr. Mummery. I shall do my best," I said.

Once I was finally alone, I let out a long sigh and slumped into my chair. I picked up my phone and dialed a contact. "Hello, Xavier? I'd like to discuss a partnership. When might you be free-"

I was cut off mid-sentence.

"Mr. Wilkie, I don't think I can risk working with the Wilkie Group right now. After what happened with Prospectus...