CHAPTER 17

The Wilson family, who were once confident and composed, now found themselves in the midst of a perplexing and unsettling turn of events. Grandfather Wilson tugged at his sleeve, his own eyes wide with disbelief.

"That's.. President Alexander!" he whispered urgently, his voice laced with a hint of panic. "It's impossible; it can't be... What is he doing?"

Claire's mind raced desperately, trying to make sense of the situation.

Were they witnessing some kind of elaborate ruse or political theater?

Or was there something far more sinister and profound unfolding before their eyes?

The implications of President Alexander, a prominent figure in the government, kneeling before a man she wanted nothing to do with, sent a shiver down her spine.

Nothing could have prepared the Wilson family for this bizarre and unfolding spectacle.

They watched in stunned silence as the two powerful men, normally beacons of authority and command, now prostrated themselves before Nathan in a display of the