Chapter 042
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The next day, Harold, Andrew, and Cassandra organized a press conference, making sure to have all the news and media outlets available,

Elizabeth Clive, Taylor, and a host of other journalists and news anchors were present. They had made sure to gather every media personnel to announce Andrew Morris as the new mayor and Clinton Rogers as his deputy,

The whole place was buzzing with the media and citizens of Dalton City as they held the conference right in front of the mayoral house.

Harold, with his shoulders back, walking with wide steps, stepped, towards the podium that was lined with different microphones from different media houses. He was sporting a huge smile while Andrew and Clinton flanked beside his right and left, respectively, although they stood a few feet behind where he stood.

Tapping the microphone while smiling, he cleared his throat and spread his arms broadly,

“Ladies and gentlemen of the press and our great citizens. Thank you for joining us here today.”

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