As Kevin Everett explained, Sierra Sullivan and the others learned that the base was now home to ten major families.
These ten families each controlled different resources.
For ordinary people who wanted a slightly better life in the base, aligning with one of these families was a good option.
But aligning with them wasn't so easy.
Once you chose to align with them, you had to do their bidding.
Kevin Everett grew angrier as he spoke, slamming the cup in his hand down on the table.
"I truly never imagined... The Veridian Dynasty fell so many years ago, yet some people are choosing to become slaves again!"
Yvonne Shelby shot Kevin Everett an exasperated look. "What are you doing? Can't you speak calmly? What if you scare the child? Candice Tate is right here!"
Kevin Everett, his face full of anger just a moment before, immediately looked over at Candice Tate, his expression turning apologetic. "Candice Tate, you weren't scared, were you?"
