Chapter 28 The Preparation

• The letter changed everything.
• Kaelen read it three times, his frown deepening with each pass. "A follow-up inspection. They want to send another inspector next month. Someone higher up." He set the letter down and rubbed his eyes. "Silver wasn't enough. They want to see if we can do better."
• Isabelle leaned against the counter, her arms crossed. "This is good, isn't it? It means they're impressed. They wouldn't send another inspector if they thought we were a lost cause."