C241 The Grand Welcoming Ceremony

"Ding, ding, ding..."

A jarring ringtone suddenly pierced the silence.

Lucien's face tensed, recognizing the sound as his own phone.

He snatched it up and glanced at the caller ID, his expression turning to one of surprise.

"Mr. Lowe, it's Chester, the Director of the City Bureau," he said, catching Elmer's attention.

Elmer, standing nearby, nodded. "Go ahead, take the call," he encouraged