"Yes, sir," Alfie affirmed.
"Hmm, how credible is this information? I have not heard anything about it in the news," Mr. Ronald queried.
"Um, perhaps you were not listening to the news on the day it was announced," Alfie replied effortlessly.
"Very well, you may have a point, but I did not see it in the newspapers either," Mr. Ronald continued.
"Perhaps the papers were sold out before you had the chance to purchase one," Alfie suggested, glancing upwards.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald began to exhibit signs of anxiety and suspicion.
"Ethan, what is happening here? Is what Alfie is saying true?" Mrs. Ronald pressed.
"Yes, it is true, and it is quite serious. Furthermore, the issue is being addressed," Ethan muttered.
"Hmm, very well. What about your savings? I know you maintain a savings account for emergencies such as this," Mr. Ronald asked.
Ethan fabricated a response, "I have deposited them in a fixed account and will not be able to access them for six months."
"That is quite a lon
