#Chapter 93: Winners and Losers

Lyra POV

The look of anger on Varn’s face was unmistakable—a flash of raw frustration that settled into his tightened jaw. Silence lingered heavily over the crowd, the kind that raised far more questions than answers. If he had hoped to avoid drawing suspicion, he had failed spectacularly.

“You said you wanted to assure us that there will be no disruptions to trades or alliances,” I said, breaking