"If you don't want to, at least lend us a third of your food," Oliver said, his expression stiff as he forced a smile. "Once we get through this, we'll pay it back. If you don't trust us, we can even write an IOU.""No."Just one word, and that was it.The air turned cold. There was no more room to talk.Relying on their numbers, someone in the crowd shouted, "Oliver, why are you still talking? Just break the door and rush them!""Yeah, break it! They're the ones being selfish! Don't blame us for what happens next!""Nicole, think this through," someone else called out. "We're all in the same building. No need to make things this ugly."Oliver felt a flicker of satisfaction but kept up the act, sounding like he was stuck in the middle. "You've got supplies. What's wrong with sharing a little? If you insist on keeping everything to yourselves, even if I agree, they won't. You're putting me in a tough spot."Nicole didn't budge. "Go ahead. Anyone who wants to break the door can
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