Susan and her father entered a heavily guarded space elevator platform headed for ‘Paradise.’

“Papa, why only us?”

“What do you mean, Sue? There are thousands of families living up there.”

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“I know, but none of my friends are coming.”

“Yes, of course. But you can still communicate with them.”

“Why can’t they join, Papa?”

“Because, Sue, I earned this for us. I’m running one of the largest corporations on the planet!”

“Will my friends ever come?”

“You’ll make better friends, Sue—think of ‘Paradise’ as a gift to everyone. You and the other children there will save humanity’s future!”