Chapter 59

As a ruthless capitalist, Nathan was determined to eliminate any sources of instability. After removing the problematic employees, he launched a grand renovation of the arcade, investing significant money and purchasing new machines. The gap left by those employees who had been sent to jail was no big deal; he would hire new staff. In a civilized country like Selis, it wasn't difficult to hire people. After closing for half a month for renovations and acquiring several trendy machines, the arcade reopened. Nathan had already begun creating a buzz in the days leading up to the grand opening. There were parades with floats, widespread distribution of flyers, and television and newspaper ads. The promotional efforts were thorough. He even reached agreements with a dozen young women who regularly came to the arcade to dance, inviting them to wear cool outfits and help draw crowds. The offer was more than appealing—they would get free tokens and a daily stipend of 50 dollars. This mar