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"Director Obadiah, what do you think?"
asked Consultant Welton Heng from across the table.
Obadiah remained silent for about ten seconds before replying, "Since you, Consultant Welton Heng believe so, let's go ahead with it..."
At those words, the faces of David's supporters, including Donald, suddenly turned pale, while the supporters of Brown and Bellamy looked visibly shaken, almost ready to high-five in celebration.
After the meeting dispersed, Donald immediately went to Obadiah's office to question him, "Director, why give the decision-making power to the Long Beach Branch? Before the assessment period is over, they will definitely not release these taxes!"
"Do you think that's what I wanted, Donald?"
