Endless sweat flowed down from the brows of the council members, realizing that they were at a literal turning point in their lives and careers. One wrong move, and they would sleep with the fish!
"I vote that we cease all hostilities against the Purgatory Group, return their money, and issue a public apology." James Rockefeller, the nominal chairman of this council, suggested immediately as his face showed a hint of worry.
The other council members saw a vote mandate appear on their screens, and they immediately made their choices.
"I, Councilor Yuuto Nakamoto, vote in favor!"
"I, Councilor Li Jian, vote in favor!"
"I, Councilor Franklin DuPont, vote in favor!"
"I, Councilor Nathan Rothschild, vote in favor!"
"I, Councilor Rosa Astor, vote in favor!"
"I, Councilor Metro Van Duyn, vote in favor!"
"I, Councilor Leero Onassis, vote in favor!"
"I, Councilor David Collins, vote in favor!"
