Chapter: Negotiations and Concessions
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The conference room's heavy atmosphere was pierced only by the subtle hum of the air conditioning.
The golden table at the room's center gleamed under the overhead lights, reflecting the tension radiating between the two opposing sides.
Logan, Ninja, Sona, and Tayo sat composed yet alert, their postures embodying both respect and quiet strength.
On the other side, the President, flanked by his ministers and advisors, exuded an air of authority.
His sharp eyes moved between his visitors, attempting to gauge their true intentions.
Behind him, the line of armed security personnel stood at rigid attention, their presence a constant reminder of the stakes.
The President was the first to break the silence. "I must admit, I didn't expect you to act this swiftly," he said, his voice steady but tinged with skepticism. "Your response to my announcement this morning was… remarkably fast."
