169: Anniversary XII: Proposal rejected
D'Angelo's heart sank to the lowest point. All the bragging he gave Felix on the site, all the insults he gave him in the toilet began to replay in his head. Lord, what had he done.... A tear trickled down his cheeks. Regret filled him.

But Felix's expression remained the same. He focused his attention on D'Angelo now, his mocking gaze piercing through him. "Mayor D'Angelo, on the day of your celebration party, you announced 'Operation Demolition', right? Tearing down buildings to develop the city by building casinos?"

He swallowed hard before replying in a quivering voice. "Y-Yes, a project that will transform -"

"A project that destroys many people in the process. One that affects the standard of living in the process. One that leads to loss of life in the process." Felix interrupted, his words as sharp as a knife.

Murmurs rose from the crowd at his stern tone.

D'Angelo spluttered, his face reddening further. He tried to redeem himself, his words stumbling. "B-But the economic gain
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