Chapter Thirty-Two
Mirashael and Leahät
Leahät Gok picked up the last ledger and replaced it in Mirashael’s strongbox. The breadth and volume of his clientele amazed her, and all from his humble premises in the woodworkers’ district. Some of the balance sheets were simple, the day-to-day workings of the shop itself, but the trade in fine carving and wooden utensils was far more complex. There were many high-volume Faythan buyers, as well as individual purchasers, raw materials obtained from Lethian and Rukh growers, bulk supplies from Cantori, goods delivered and received and meticulous records of commissions paid to Nhadu crafters. She could feel her horizons widening. There was a whole Realm out there she’d forgotten even existed.
As for her employer’s less reputable dealings, it was
