Chapter 278 – Roman POV
Burying myself in work is the best solution. Not the healthiest, perhaps, but effective. It's the only thing that keeps me from thinking too much.
Thorne, of course, has dumped most of the administrative responsibilities on me. Vice Archon—that's my title now. Sounds fancy. What it means is I spend my days managing departments, drafting policies, and trying to make sure Alden Island doesn't collapse under the weight of its own rapid growth.
Leona has taken over security and the knight patrols. She's terrifyingly competent, which helps. Brian's in charge of construction—no surprise there. The man treats buildings like children.
And Raul... well. That bald idiot has been skipping meetings again. Something about expanding his marriage circle. I've heard rumors he already has a wife and is scouting for two more. He's lazy as hell, but I'll find something to occupy him. Merchant regulation, maybe.
