He had requested that the local government destroy the nest a few days earlier but was declined.
Which of the following best restates each of the given sentences?
He had requested that the local government destroy the nest a few days earlier but was declined.
A. The local government's decline to destroy the nest a few days earlier disappointed him.
B. In spite of his request to get rid of the nest before, the local government ignored.
C. Despite his request to destroy the nest a few days before, the local government refused.
D. The local government ignored the danger that the nest could cause.