CHAPTER 169-THE CEREMONY 
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CHAPTER 169-THE CEREMONY

The conference hall was decorated beautifully for the award ceremony, there were colourful balloons hanging on the walls and on the stage, a pulpit was placed in the centre of the podium, the lighting was well enhanced so that every activity would be captured effectively. Despite the rumour going around, today was a great day for the nation.

The hall was arranged with 100 seats for the invited. Prominent people from all over the country were available and even common citizens were not left out from the guest list. This was a very special event and the nation was in an uproar to know the state of the event, if Tony would show himself or not.

A special area was given to the different media houses in the country,so they will be able to cover the ceremony. The air was tense and everybody was anticipating the event.

Five government officials walked into the hall and took their stand on the stage facing everyone who was present for the ceremony.

"Good day everyon
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