The thug boss, feeling that her subordinate was being a coward, moved closer. When she saw who it was, she gasped, "How could it be you?" The mere sight of Lyria made her feel as if her healed hands stung all over again.
Lyria glanced at the thugs, and seeing they were familiar faces, she beckoned to the leader. "Come here."
The boss pointed at herself. "Me?"
"Yes."
The boss stepped closer, her voice trembling. "Boss, I did not know this was your factory. If I had, I never would have come here."
Lyria placed a hand on the woman's shoulder. "Gather your folks together." She handed the boss a card. "You should all go buy some clothes and tidy yourselves up. Meet me tomorrow at Moonpetal Coffee & Confections."
The boss took the card immediately and bowed. "Yes, ma'am!" She then glanced at her crew. "Let's go!"
