The Astonishing Dax Edmund

Chapter 16

As Dax finished his speech with a passionate appeal for harmony and advancement, the room erupted into applause. It began as a modicum of claps but quickly surged into a thunderous ovation. The sound washed over him, a wave of support and affirmation that seemed to chase away his earlier doubts.

Dax's heart swelled with thankfulness and consolation. The applause was not just for him; it was for the shared vision of a better assembly. It was a reminder that the people in the room believed in his administration and the prospect of positive change.

He couldn't help but smile, and a sense of renewed energy filled him. The community was standing with him, and together, they would face the challenges ahead.

As Dax left the community meeting, heartened by the cheering and support from the audience, he couldn't help but notice a group of socialites who had attended the event. Their reactions were far from supportive, and their contempt for the upbeat response he had received was evident.

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