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I sat beside Jason at the long table in the council room, quietly watching the two representatives from North Ridge as they took their seats across from us.
I had been curious about the meeting ever since Jason told me he wanted me there, but now that I was actually sitting at the table, I found myself wondering what exactly Conrad thought he was going to accomplish by sending these two men.
Jason had already made it clear that he wasn't pleased about the sudden change in Conrad's attitude. After refusing every attempt to negotiate, Conrad had somehow decided to send representatives to Silver Hollow almost immediately after his last refusal.
Still, Jason had agreed to hear them out.
The formal introductions didn't take long. The two men gave their names and explained that they ha
