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Ken Zhao arrived in the Hampston. It was not the tourist season and the streets and stores were crowded with few people. The covid had taken its toll: tourism and commerce with many problems.

He arrived at the classic and imposing mansion that belonged to the descendants of Eugene O'Neil and Alecia Hernandez. He walked through the lonely and empty mansion. He opened the immense doors of wood and carved glass and entered the imposing dining room.

The men seated around a gigantic table looked at him in silence.

The table had about 80 seats.

They were men over 65 years old on average and of all races.

As Ken entered, they all touched gold forks to the edge of the table.

Ken walked to a small presidium and looked at the faces of everyone present....