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542. Viva la revolución!
Now that Sergei had clearance from the President of Valheim himself, he didn’t think twice before making the call to Alex.“Mr. Verlaine, your propositions have been accepted by His Excellency. You will get what you want once all this is over.”“I am happy to hear it. Although you did take your time, Mr. Zharkov.”“Some matters shouldn’t be rushed,” Sergei whispered in a heavy, ominous voice. “You are getting what you wanted. You should be thankful for it.”“Oh, I truly am.”“Then it’s time for you to keep your end of the bargain. I want the nuclear tech and all the weapons you have already designed. And after the transfer is complete, you will lead us to Commander Payne.”“There is a little problem which must be handled first.”Sergei flared up at this.“Are you trying to waste my time? We had a deal, and I hate those who cannot honor their word!”“We did, but in case you haven’t noticed, things just became a lot more complicated down here. You should have believed me when I told you
541. His Excellency
The mountain of evidence against President Sebastian crushed all his years of credibility, and the fire of protest that started in Clover Dale quickly spread across Ivera, reaching all the way to Hannington.What began as mob outrage gradually drew in the support of the social elites, ranging from businessmen to industrialists and even budding entrepreneurs.Governor Morton had already learned his lesson and quickly distanced himself from his old friend.President Sebastian’s calls went unanswered as Governor Morton and his administrative officials joined the revolutionary crowd.Soon after, Raymond Iverson and his whole family voted to have the President removed.Alex watched everything unfold from the comfort of his smart home in Nexus, his mind already racing to make the next move.Now that President Sebastian had been exposed to the public, his support had dwindled tremendously, and even his closest allies had started deserting him.The spark that had set Clover Dale ablaze spread
540. In Bed With The Enemy
The next morning, Alex dropped the real bombshell by sending a video to the top media outlets in Alexandria.By noon, every major news channel was playing footage from last night, showing a clip of Sergei Zharkov shaking hands with President Sebastian and being escorted to his private jet.But that wasn’t all, along with the video, Alex had sent the news channels copies of President Sebastian’s overseas bank account statements and private phone call transcripts over the last 12 months.The shocking conversations revealed how President Sebastian had been in regular touch with Sergei Zharkov and even shared critical information with Valheim.As soon as the news went public, the fragile peace between the two nations looked nothing more than a mirage.The people of Alexandria realized they had been taken for a ride, and their own President was in bed with the enemy.Soon, violent mobs started marching down the streets and destroying everything that had close ties to the Government, includ
539. Cabinet Crunch
Sergei Zharkov had planned to take his private jet back home that same night, but the recent disclosure from Alex made him change his mind.As his chauffeur was driving him to the airstrip, he gave him a new set of instructions.“Turn the car around. Take me back to the President’s penthouse in Foden Square.”Sergei’s return to the penthouse surprised everyone present there.Douglas Noyer, the President Sebastian’s Chief of Staff, ran out to receive him.“Mr. Zharkov, was there any trouble? Is something wrong?”“Nothing to be concerned about,” Sergei sniped, pushing past him and barging into the penthouse, followed by his guards. “Call an urgent meeting right away. I need to speak to our friends.”“All of them?” Douglas mumbled in confusion.“All 4 of them and our honorable Mr. President as well.”“It’s almost midnight. I am not sure if they can make it here on such a short—”Sergei snapped around and glared at Douglas.“Tell them, I summoned them! And I don’t care what they’re doing!
538. Turning Back the Clock
Sergei wasn’t the type of person to hold negotiations on someone else’s terms, but the information that Alex possessed was of critical importance.Obtaining the nuclear weapons instantly became secondary to Sergei’s plans.“I’ll pay you whatever you ask and grant you complete immunity as a citizen of Valheim. Just tell me where Commander Payne is hiding and who else he has allied with.Alex heaved a frustrated sigh.“I don’t need your money. I am a businessman with a vision. And that is worth more than money can ever buy.”“Then what do you want?” Sergei asked, his voice agitated and hoarse.“I want a piece of the main pie. Once you conquer Alexandria and subjugate its citizens, you’ll have access to all the country's resources. Valheim will become a global superpower when that happens. So, to truly expand my business and grow beyond borders, I need the system on my side.”“You have me on your side,” Sergei muttered.“People change, Mr. Zharkov. I can’t keep relying on you all the tim
537. Full Disclosure
Calvin Merson’s adamant refusal to spill his secrets boiled Sergei’s blood. But he knew using force was futile.He left the room with General Varoose following close behind.“Give me a day with him, and I guarantee he’ll be singing for you,” General Varoose spoke with the ego of a man who’d interrogated hundreds of prisoners of war during his career.But Sergei merely frowned at his words.“Mr. Merson will die before confessing anything. I have seen his eyes. Those were the eyes of a man who is willing to sacrifice anything for his mission.”“So, we’re just going to sit here and do nothing?” General Varoose asked impatiently.Sergei’s phone rang before he could answer.It was a call from the minister of defense.“We flew our drones over Gulliver’s Reef. They didn’t detect any radiation.”“How’s that possible?”“The experts believe the bomb wasn’t equipped with a nuclear warhead.”“What about the satellites? They picked up a mushroom cloud. And the thermal sensors spiked like crazy.”“
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