Penny nodded. "Don't worry, Mr. Wade. I won't fall behind."

Charlie then turned to Porter and said, "You're leading the evacuation tonight. Once the fireworks settle down, lead everyone to the cannery. You don't have to wait for me. I'll catch up."

Porter bowed his head respectfully, "Yes, Mr. Wade!"

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At 10 pm, Roy received a call from one of Moore Trading's special envoys, informing him that their convoy had just departed Casablanca and was expected to arrive in Duca Mines by midnight.

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