The treasurer of Guillaume, Louis de Fadorne, had a smile that stretched from ear to ear for the first time in a while.

He’d successfully bribed council members, including those affiliated with Mayor Guillaume, a man luckier than Louis, who’d managed to become mayor.

He was convinced he could milk the young lord from the Toscana Empire, Fabio de Medici, for all he was worth.

‘As long as we all get a good piece of the pie, we’ll be just fine.’

“Head of HR, the weather’s lovely today. How about we grab a drink after the council meeting? My treat …