The sun sneaked out of the sheets of clouds, spreading its rays across the entire castle. Melissa was already up and she was already halfway done with her paperwork. The Council wanted to pass the bill to improve some construction in certain areas. Melissa had to check and double check all the files they sent before issuing out the money.

She'd called the head of the task forces on phone and had threatened the poor guy to put all his efforts and make sure none of their money is missing by a cent or else there will be hell to pay. The man who had never had to speak to...