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245. A give-and-take policy
Alex’s demand surprised the Governor. He had expected Alex to ask for some favor which would help him expand his businesses, but the demand for a position on his cabinet came completely out of the blue.Du Monte furrowed his brow, and his expression turned serious.“I have already done a lot for you. Helped you acquire that plot in Washington Square, track down the men who tried to kill you, and even bring down Henry Pietersen. You were supposed to help me win the elections in return.”“And I have been doing just that. Glenmonte, Liechtenstein, New Nevada, and Nexus City are all yours. But if you want me to sway the people of Cobalt Cove in your favor, I am afraid I am going to need a little incentive.”“Not so little after all,” Du Monte muttered, wiping his forehead. “You must understand that I am answerable to the people. And I have obligations to other members of my party and their associates. I can’t just offer a cabinet position to anyone so readily.”“I understand perfectly. Bu
244. Kingmaker
Phillipe Du Monte arrived at the Golden Swing Golf Club, accompanied by just his secretary and a couple of guards, the following evening.The receptionist asked the Governor’s security team to wait outside, allowing only the man of the hour to walk inside."I have never visited this club before. My men are here to protect me from threats,” Du Monte protested, feeling unsure about going alone.But the receptionist smiled in response. “You don’t need to worry about your safety. This club is owned by Mr. Akaash Patel, and we have cameras in every corner. It’s also a stone’s throw away from the local police precinct. And Mr. Patel already has his guards posted at all key entrances and exits. You are completely safe here.”Seeing there was no point in arguing, Du Monte finally asked his guards to wait outside and walked in alone.“At least I can go with—”His secretary tried to butt in, but was stopped by the receptionist.“I am sorry, but you’ll have to wait as well.”One of Akaash’s most
243. Consolidating Power
Finally free from all interference, Alex now had the chance to re-evaluate his businesses and get all his projects in order.With Henry Pietersen dead, his shares in the company were transferred to a trust, giving Alex complete control over the Pietersen Group of Industries.While there was some talk about this hostile takeover violating business ethics, Jakob used his media influence to paint Alex in a positive light and clear all blemishes from his name.Still, Alex knew there was going to be public backlash unless he found a way to assure both the investors as well as the old clientele about his business plans.After taking over the reins of the Pietersen Group, the first thing Alex did was shut down all oil wells in North Camerina, and as promised, he handed the land back to the native Americans without any negotiations.This gesture of goodwill not only earned him the trust of the indigenous population but also improved the public image of the company, bringing high praise from v
242. Stormclouds
News of the car crash traveled quickly, and by the next morning, Henry’s tragic death was all over the news.The cops involved in the incident showed up with scars and bruises, their uniforms frayed and soiled beyond recognition. It added to the authenticity of their tale, leading everyone to believe it was just a terrible accident.A few reporters and state officials connected to Henry raised questions about road safety and police protocol, accusing the department of being careless and negligent, while some even went as far as to question the integrity of the cops.However, the officers involved had already set the police van on fire, burning Henry’s body with it to prevent an autopsy.Alex used his connections to hush things up, and the case was closed after a brief surface-level investigation.However, Josiah quickly caught on, and so did Jakob.As Alex returned to Liechtenstein to survey the construction of his upcoming health resort, Josiah Warrington greeted him with a new sense
241. Endgame
“He’s got a gun! Security!” Phillip yelled while the whole room broke into panic with shrieks and screams.As people scampered to safety, Josiah Warrington vaulted over the table and pounced on Henry, knocking the gun out of his hand and pinning him to the ground.“You son of a bitch!” He rasped, punching Henry in the face until he groaned in pain with blood dripping from his broken nose.Meanwhile, Jakob rushed over to check on Alex.“Alex! We need to call an ambulance!” he cried, trying to get Alex back on his feet.But Alex got up without any help and stood up straight, shocking him completely.“I am perfectly fine. No need to call anyone.”As the guards came in, Josiah finally released a bleeding Henry from his clutches. But as they hoisted him back on his feet, Henry spat out the blood from his mouth and hissed like a maniac.“That’s what you get for playing with fire! You burn yourself, Alex Verlaine!” he yelled at the top of his lungs. “Now keep playing your little games in you
240. Check Mate!
The next day, Henry Pietersen returned to Pietersen Corporations’ main office and convened an emergency meeting of the board of directors to discuss new investments and fix the problems plaguing their company.But as Henry walked into the conference room, he was greeted by a host of unfamiliar faces instead of the ones he had been working with for the last twenty years.Seated at the head of the oval table at the far end of the room was Phillip Dawson himself, dressed in an elegant two-piece suit paired with a white shirt and a pinstriped black tie.“Congratulations on your bail, Henry,” he greeted without getting up. “Welcome back.”Henry stepped inside and looked around in terrible confusion. “What’s going on here? Who are these people?”“There have been some changes. We have some new investors on board,” Phillip replied, gesturing to the chairs on his left, which were occupied by Rachel Dawson, Josiah Warrington, and Jakob Rashford.Henry remembered seeing Josiah defending Alex on
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