Rodger sat on the sofa, sipped his tea, and chimed in: “It's not that easy. The E-Missing Corporation has closed its doors to visitors. Even the top pharmaceutical companies in Golden Harbor are camping outside, waiting for a chance. We don't have an invitation."
Hearing this, Valeria grew frustrated. She stomped on Rodger's foot and snapped: “Rodger, will you die if you don't pour cold water on everything? I'm just thinking about what's best for our family. Our daughter is beautiful and capable. Why can't she negotiate a deal?"
Rodger nodded fearfully and fell silent.
Valeria glared at him before turning back to Eleanor with a smile: “Eleanor, what do you think?"
Eleanor, so exhausted, pushed her hair back and replied: “I'd like to, but Grandpa and Tommy would never let me go. In thei
