Chapter 54

• Adeline stood firm, her confident demeanor unwavering as she faced the protester. "What's your name?" She asked calmly.
• "I'm Marcus," he replied, his voice rising. "And I'm telling you, this factory will never happen. You can't buy us off. You don't know anything about this place or its people."
• The crowd erupted in agreement, chanting, "No factory! No factory!" and "We won't sell out!" Marcus's passion ignited the protesters, their determination palpable.