Whenever Crimson City faced a major issue or needed to make a significant decision, the council would be convened to discuss it. Being a council member was a symbol of status. The next step up was to become part of the executive committee. For example, Javier and Liam were both on the executive committee. Anyone on this committee was from the wealthiest families in Crimson City, enjoying access to the highest level of resources and even the opportunity to run for the position of vice president. Mrs. Nicholas’s ambitions were now set on joining the executive committee. At this moment, Bernard suddenly rushed in, holding a newspaper, panting heavily: “Madam Chairwoman, something terrible has happened.” Mrs. Nicholas, casually sipping her coffee, responded with displeasure: “You’re a me

