Chapter 56: Not a Big Operation? Hundreds of Millions?

Auntie's question carried the certainty of someone sizing him up. She cracked sunflower seeds as she leaned halfway forward. River Lyson set down his teacup, unhurried. "It's not a huge operation. We're based in East Goldwater, mostly working on project incubation and industrial park management." Auntie gave a knowing little "Oh," the corners of her mouth lifting as her eyes darted around. "East Goldwater. They've done a nice job developing that area," she said with a nod, as if she knew it well. Uncle...