The Hidden Trump Card

"Every country and every major port is involved."

"I see." Harper smiled. She already lacked for nothing, but who would ever turn down access to something better?

So she said, "I've heard there's a type of survival pod made from aerospace-grade materials. It's supposed to withstand earthquakes, tsunamis, and even volcanic eruptions without a problem. Could you bring me one?"

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