Amidst a backdrop of mounting tension, Patrick found himself encircled by a formidable wall of guards, their armor glinting ominously in the sun. His loyal personal guard had swiftly dispatched word to his fellow sentinels, who rushed to the scene, creating an almost impenetrable human barrier. The cacophony of disgruntled workers, their voices raised in a chorus of frustration and anger, reverberated through the air like an ominous symphony. "Calm down everyone! Nothing will be settled if you keep on shouting,""Where's our pay?" shouted one worker, his face flushed with indignation. "We toil day and night, and what do we get in return? Empty promises!"Patrick, standing at the epicenter of this volatile storm, raised his hands in a calming gesture. "Please, everyone, let's take a moment to breathe," he implored, his voice carrying above the clamor. "I understand your grievances, and I want you to know that I am here to address them."Skepticism rippled through the crowd, the workers
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