CH196 A Bureaucrat's Survival Instinct
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"So, to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?" Lucas asked, settling into his seat with a composed expression.
Alex took a slow sip from his glass before leaning back in his chair.
"I believe you're aware that the Kellerman family asked the Fury family for assistance with the Wildkin problem?" he asked.
"I am. I drafted the relief request document... as I'm sure you are also aware," Lucas replied evenly.
"Hmm..." Alex gave a non-committal nod.
In truth, he hadn't been aware.
No one had said anything to him directly—not that they needed to. Everyone understood, without speaking it aloud, that the Kellermans' request was a farce. Not even the Kellermans themselves took it seriously.
Whatever aid or relief they'd officially requested was going to be ignored. Why? Because they'd also requested the Fury family's military intervention.
