Chapter 199

SEVEN MONTHS LATER…

The air of the mansion was thick with the scent of power and influence as the President and his associates discussed with Dario in the throne room.

“Mr Dario,” the president continued, “again, thank you for seeing us on such short notice.”

Dario returned a smile as bright as the President’s, nodding and said, “It’s always a pleasure, Mr President. Please, to what do I owe this pleasure?”

The president glanced at his associates with relief evident on his face and answered, “I will just cut to the chase. We’re here today because over the past months, it has become clear what the people have chosen.”

Dario took a second to try to understand what exactly the president meant and was driving at. “What the people have chosen?” he asked.

“Yes, Mr Dario. And by this, I mean the people in the entire country.”

“Okay,” Dario answered, dragging his word and waiting for the president to continue talking.

“The truth is that, I have always admired you since the presidential cont