"Not yet."
"Then we keep investigating."
Eirenne nodded but continued. "Whoever controls the trust already has enough influence to affect several settlements. Even if the organization itself is legitimate, its contracts could give it considerable control over the outer region's economy."
Cassian examined the financial connections before responding. "That's not unusual for a major investment group. Large industrial projects often require several companies working together."
"No," Eirenne agreed. "But the lack of clear ownership makes it difficult to determine who's responsible for its decisions."
Aurelian considered the problem.
He had no intention of treating the trust as an enemy simply because it invested in useful infrastructure. At the same time, he couldn't ignore the possibility that someone was using those investments to gain control over independent operators.
