Playing With The Mayor Paranoia
Seeing full flock of angry crowds filling the streets outside, it made the mayor's eyes flickered with fear, his mind clearly spinning with worry about what would happen next.
The mayor swallowed hard, his gaze darting between Nikos and the window. Sweat beaded on his brow as the muffled sounds of the crowd grew louder, their frustration bubbling beneath the surface.
Nikos kept his expression neutral, though inside, he was savoring the moment. He had calculated every step, knowing exactly when to push, when to pull back. Now, with the townspeople on his side the mayor was cornered.
"Nikos..." The mayor's voice wavered slightly, the tone of a man grasping for control. "Surely, there's a way to handle this quietly right? Could you tell them to stop? We can make some deals, but twenty percent is—"