Starcaller Manor stood complete.
The walls were whole, the windows gleamed, the gardens had been trimmed and replanted. What had been a crumbling disaster just a few weeks ago now looked like an actual noble estate. Still modest compared to the great houses, but respectable enough that Aegis could host fancy dinners without worrying about the ceiling falling on someone's head.
And it was hers.
Evelyn stood beside her with the ledger closed for once, staring at the finished product like a proud parent at a graduation.
"The laborers exceeded expectations. We finished two weeks ahead of schedule and under budget. The east wing still needs some cosmetic work, but structurally everything is sound."
Aegis nodded, but her brain was somewhere else entirely.
Most Likely Shadow Empress In This Timeline:
Aegis Starcaller
