Beauty and the Hound - Sandor Clegane

20 - The Iron Lady

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She was a warrior not a worrier.
-Unknown

Imogene wasn't surprised to find the Lady already dressed up when she entered. Meela had dark under eyes and her jaw seemed hollow and sickly. Imogene knew Meela didn't sleep at all last night. But she didn't try to bringing up that topic since she knew the Lady was very troubled.

Meela was wearing a black figure-hugging dress which covered her neck but it had an oval shaped hole below her neck, revealing some cleavage. It had gold patterns around her neck and looked simple yet breathtaking in every way. She looked sexy but powerful.

'A letter came for you this morning Milady,' Imogene says, handing her letter that had a sealed print. Curious, Meela takes the letter and opens it. It was a letter from the Iron Bank.

Lady Boutayre,
We hope your stay at King's Landing is convenient. We know that you have just arrived there but let us make it very clear that we have to make haste to solve the problems. Below is listed your tasks to complete for now. We will send you the next letter once you solved the issues listed as below.

1) Eliminate all fraud companies or establishments which carries illegal business and doesn't pay their intended profits.
2) Consult the Master of Coin and ensure he finishes a complete report that is to be sent to the Iron Bank. The report has to explain about how the country got itself into this situation. It is a vital measure as we can only seek a solution if we identify the problem in King's Landing.

Once the Master of Coin completes the report, you are to read it thoroughly before sending the complete report to the Iron Bank. The Iron Bank will be guiding you from time to time on what to do, when to do it and how to do it. For now, once you read the report, try to figure out a temporary mechanism to control the rising issues while we send you the evident solutions.

Regarding the fraud companies, one of our spies managed to spot an illegal brothel business being carried out in an inn located near the borders of Rosby. Inspect the whereabouts and truth of this matter. If it's true, ensure that the perpetuator is caught and the supposed taxes are paid before bringing forth the man to the King.

Should you have any problems, please come to the Great Sept of Baelor all alone around midday.

Iron Bank Council.

She folded the letter and gave it back to Imogene.

'Follow me,' she says and they both leave her chambers.

'Where are we going Milady?'

'The Council Meeting. They hold it every three days once.'

Imogene mouthed an 'O' and never asked anything further. They made their way towards an empty hall next to the Royal Diner and weren't surprised to find it empty.

Meela slowly walked around the long table, running her fingers along the chairs and tables trying to let time pass quickly.

'Ah Lady Boutayre,' someone exclaimed.

Meela turned to find Lord Tyrion walking towards the long table. The same black haired man was next to him. He smirked at her but she coldly stared at him before looking at Tyrion again.

'Lord Tyrion,' she addresses him politely.

'It's very unsurprising to find you here this morning. I'm sure you don't mind my bodyguard being with us today? This is Bronn, the Commander of the City Watch, a trusted friend...'