Blackstone Code

If there were no outside interference, the story between Bennett and the stripper Annie would have simply played out between the two of them. Perhaps then, this story could have become one of the many buried treasures lost to history, hidden beneath the sands of time.

Many years later, perhaps there would be a chance for people to learn about this story, one filled with warmth and redemption, through a diary or through the words of others. Filmmakers would love this material; they could use the tagline "Based on a true story" to lure countless young adults and middle-aged men into theaters, bringing them to tears or making them laugh, while, of course, also emptying their wallets.

Years after that, when people list the greatest films of the century, this story might be included. It could become one of those movies that filmmakers couldn't ignore—Annie's Redemption.

If...

But there were no "ifs." If "ifs" truly existed, this world would have long since been perfect.

Everything was proceeding smoothly. Joegleman didn't show any excitement, arrogance, or any other attitude; he merely became more low-key than before. He even informed his department that he had fallen ill recently, telling them to send all materials directly to Mr. Bennett. As long as the documents bore Mr. Bennett's signature, Joegleman wouldn't object.

Joegleman's "retreat" in the workplace, combined with the new cohabitation with Annie, sparked a renewed sense of motivation and passion in the middle-aged Bennett.

At work, Bennett was now fully in charge. People had even begun to forget that Joegleman was their actual superior. In their eyes, Bennett was the one in control.

In his personal life, Bennett introduced Annie to a new world. He taught her the etiquette of high society, took her to buy elegant clothes, and sailed with her on a boat while savoring meals meticulously prepared by chefs.

Bennett felt as though his youth had returned, and life had never felt so good; he had never known that he still possessed so much energy.

It turned out that those things from his youth hadn't disappeared; they had merely been hidden away in some corner, waiting for the right moment to resurface.

And so, in what seemed like peaceful days, Gap, who had been missing for some time, turned himself in to the police, becoming the final straw that broke the back of the Listoan Group.

During his time away, Gap had thought a lot. While working on a farm in the countryside—he had made up a story about his tragic situation, and the kind-hearted farmer had taken him in, but in return, Gap had to work—he had been grappling with a dilemma: should he remain hidden and wait for things to calm down before quietly returning, or should he turn himself in to the police?

After much consideration, he decided to surrender. As long as he remained alive, Listoan Group's falsified accounts would always be a ticking time bomb. Regardless of whether Neo remained CEO, the company could not afford to let someone who could bring down a billion-buck enterprise live. Eliminating him had become a necessity for Listoan's survival.

Under these circumstances, Gap had no other choice; surrendering was the safest option.

Though he might face a long prison sentence, at least he would be safe.

The situation, which had already been precarious, took a major step forward thanks to Gap's voluntary surrender. Even the mayor's face now bore a smile, and he had become more agreeable.

It was as if suddenly, everything started moving smoothly. In the first plenary session of the new year, Congress passed the impeachment proposal against the president for the second time, this time with a large majority. The process had now reached the point where it was clear that the Federation was on the brink of a new era.

According to the Federal Constitution, once Congress passes an impeachment vote against the president with a large majority twice, the president and his cabinet must complete the transition of power within two weeks and orderly vacate the presidential palace.

The next step would be for the vice president and the first-ranking officials from each department to form an interim presidential cabinet.

In other words, the president's resignation was less than two weeks away.

The entire Bupayne City, and indeed the entire Federation, was swept up in a wave of joy. Early in the morning, Lynch had not even woken up when he was stirred by the noise of singing outside.

Rubbing his eyes, Lynch sat up in bed and glanced at the small clock on his bedside table. It was only a little after six o'clock. People had just received their newspapers and, upon confirming the news, had spontaneously taken to the streets for an impromptu celebration.

Hand in hand, people paraded through the streets, singing "Long Live the Free Federation," as if the president's resignation would change the bleak circumstances the Federation was currently facing.

After exercising, Lynch sat at the dining table, eating and watching TV.

The television was broadcasting footage from the congressional session held the previous night. After multiple rounds of voting and various underhanded tactics, the second impeachment vote had finally passed.

The speaker at the podium, brimming with emotion, announced the results in front of everyone. He declared that the impeachment of the president had been approved...

Then, the screen shifted to a somewhat unfamiliar face—someone who had not been very prominent in many people's minds until then: the vice president of the Baylor Federation, who was also a member of the Progressive Party.

However, he was quite fortunate. Soon, he would become the second president in the Federation's history to move into the presidential palace after losing an election—an "unearned presidency."

Watching the new president's passionate speech on television, Lynch could already sense the arrival of a unique yet savage and cruel era.

In the days that followed, everything seemed to be accelerating under some grand will. People cursed the Conservative president's stupidity while dreaming of a brighter future.

The first major change was that after the new president formed his cabinet, many countries sent congratulatory messages. They claimed that the President was chosen by God, by the Federation, and by the people...

This atmosphere of optimism provided a much-needed boost to the Federation's society, even in the midst of a declining economy. The Baylor Federation Industrial Index, which had been steadily falling, finally showed signs of a rebound, giving some relief to those who had feared the financial markets were on the verge of collapse.

With the new president in office, numerous positive developments began to emerge. It was as if the isolated and shunned Federation had suddenly reintegrated into the global community due to the change in leadership.

Several countries placed orders with the Federation, and some opened their markets for free trade. In response to these developments, the president's cabinet even established a new department and disbanded the former Foreign Trade Approval Office.

This new department was called the Ministry of International Affairs and Trade. Its responsibilities overlapped somewhat with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but it also held the authority to approve foreign trade for the Federation.

Everything seemed to be getting better.

Late in the month, the mayor arranged a meeting with Lynch. When they met, the mayor's expression toward Lynch was strange—part envy, part contemplation.

After a long pause, the mayor sighed, "You're in luck. Next month, the president will be hosting an internal party celebration, and many key party figures will be attending. You've also been invited."

This statement momentarily stunned Lynch, who had maintained his calm demeanor throughout. He quickly regained his composure, refraining from celebrating just yet. Instead, he asked a question, "Why?"

The president couldn't possibly know who he was—he was too insignificant for that. Lynch was sure that no one would be so generous as to offer him such an opportunity without some underlying reason. Something must have happened behind the scenes.

The mayor shook his head slightly. "I spoke with the governor about what you told me..." Seeing that Lynch hadn't yet caught on, the mayor gave him a simple reminder, "What you told me about the Federation needing to take on more international responsibility."

At this, Lynch nodded. Assuming more international responsibility was indeed the simplest and most effective way to deepen the Federation's image on the global stage.

Some countries might be weak, but they were well-known and accepted internationally due to their active role in global affairs. This was precisely what the Federation had been lacking.

Although the Federation had begun to integrate into the international community, the world still didn't know much about it. Addressing this issue was essential to improving the Federation's current position.

"If you paid close attention to the president's speech, you would have noticed that he also brought up this idea. The governor submitted this suggestion to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the form of a policy document, and the president thought it was a good idea, so he used it."

Sometimes, a person's luck can be truly remarkable, something hard work alone cannot achieve. The mayor hadn't expected Lynch to get an invitation, especially when someone like him—the head of a city—didn't have the privilege to attend!

"But don't worry too much," the mayor added. "This invitation is based on a practical need..."

For politicians, they could blur many lines—between black and white, justice, morality, ethics, and law. They could blur almost anything, but there was one thing they couldn't and wouldn't blur: their political stance and principles.

The president's remarks stemmed from the governor's document, and the part of the document that the president quoted came from Lynch. Therefore, the president extended an invitation to someone he didn't even know. This was a way of showing that he followed the rules.

He wouldn't take credit for someone else's political stance or turn their theories and achievements into his own. He respected each person's thoughts and decisions. This was in line with his position and reflected his character.Please vote for this novel at https://www.novelupdates.com/series/blackstone-code/There are advance chapters available nowAccess will be granted 24 hours after the donationTier 1: 7 Advance chapters Link

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