Charlie Suzuki's smile looked unharming and it helped Ely relax. She looked at the other three in the room to see if they would take her up on her offer or not.
Sakura had no problem taking advantage of other's generosity so she decided to agree to this offer as well.
But Faridha and Emma hesitated to agree. They both looked at each other before turning to face Ely.
"Ely, thanks for this offer but I think it would be better for us not to take this offer. Unlike Yoko, we cannot afford to take so many days off and our families would also protest if we went to see Yoko in her quarters."
Emma spoke softly and she looked remorseful when she said these words. But unlike Emma, Faridha had no tact and she did not bury her real feelings.
"I cannot come as well and there is a simple reason for this - the stock market and the influence this visit would have on us. I cannot have my image get tainted or the customers would lose their trust in me."