My words snapped them back to their senses.The most important thing right now wasn't taking their anger out on me. It was saving their own skins."Right, Sophia, your father is the Council chairman! He can definitely make this work!""Exactly! Your father probably passed the order down and someone forgot to carry it out. It's not too late to ask him!"Sophia bit her lower lip, her eyes darting. "My father is too busy with work. He won't have time to answer.""How do you know if you don't try?""Stop stalling! If you don't call now, it'll be too late!"Sophia was cornered. She pulled out her phone and made the call."Hello, Daddy? Oh, you're in a meeting? Okay, I'll hang up then."She sighed. "My father is in a meeting right now. He handles important matters and can't be disturbed."They all exchanged uneasy glances, but none dared push back.I darted in front of her, snatched the phone from her hand, and lit up the screen."Who are you trying to fool, Sophia? You never even dialed."I
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