Alec Williams scrutinized the medicine repeatedly, eventually confirming it was indeed the exact remedy Mason Raymond had given him earlier!
"Finished examining it, Brother Alec? Time to hand it back now," Mayor Nick reclaimed the Soul Nourishment Pill.
With a playful tone, Mayor Nick added, "Watch out, Brother Alec. Woods Walters might become River City's new wealthiest man, knocking you off your pedestal."
The others joined in the teasing. "Brother Alec, your top spot's in danger!"
Everyone erupted in laughter while Alec's face reddened with embarrassment, unable to join their merriment.
In downtown River City, Woods Walters operated from a commercial shop that served as his office.
Lately, Woods's workplace resembled a crowded marketplace, with countless affluent individuals clamoring for agency rights, many hoping to monopolize the Soul Nourishment Pill distribution.
This marked Woods's first experience of being elevated to such importance by others.
