VESPER GREY LYSAN POV

LYSAN CORPORATIONS

"I'm really sorry for the extended break, but I'm glad to see that everything has been going according to plan."

Gwen nodded. "You do not have to apologize, Miss Vesper, especially since you've been working with us every step of the way."

"You actually motivated us to work harder," Casper added, and they all smiled, murmuring their agreement.

I grinned, the burdens I'd been feeling slowly draining away. "I'm really glad to hear that."

And I meant ...