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Chapter 849

Author: Gina Cinq
"Are these people always so arrogant?" Millie asked, frustration creeping into her voice.

Rafael nodded. "This is actually considered mild. You should see the ones who spit at you."

Spitting was far worse than merely flipping someone off. They didn't care about being dirty or the possibility of carrying diseases.

Millie pressed her lips together and asked, "Why is it so chaotic here? Doesn't anyone manage the city?"

"They do," Rafael replied. "But it's hard to maintain control with so many homeless people. The city is vast, and there are too many people to screen one by one."

Millie rested her chin on her hand, acknowledging that some cities were simply like this. Perhaps that was part of what made Harfush feel so overcrowded.

Still, she believed that one day, the city would find its order.

Moments later, the car arrived at the entrance of an upscale restaurant. The surroundings were tranquil, showing no signs of trouble.

After Millie stepped out of the vehicle, Stephen imme
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