VoterX
Author: Jericho Chase
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

President Jones sat on the stage, his mind racing as William proposed the use of the VoterX machine for the upcoming election.

The president had expected a typical conference, with some questions from the press and a few prepared statements.

He was not prepared for this bombshell.

As William spoke, the president's eyes widened in shock.

He had no idea that the Phoenix family was involved in the election process.

He watched in disbelief as the media, who had been quiet and unresponsive, started to murmur and whisper among themselves.

William, on the other hand, was enjoying the effect of his speech over the audience.

He smiled to himself, feeling ten years younger, as he continued to speak.

The microphone carried his voice as he declared that the election must be free and fair to all citizens of the nation.

"President Jones might've apologized for attempting to rig the election but we the Phoenix family still feel the need to ensure this election is free and fair to all citizens
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