Female Novel
Chapter 1671
Gazing at him impassively, Hansel asked coldly, “Are you surprised?”
.” Boris was at a loss for wordsIt was more than surprising; Hansel's appearance had shocked him to the core.
From what he heard, Hansel was paralyzed after the stroke. It is an incurable condition even for doctors with the most top-notch medical skills. Howhas he suddenly recovered?
Looking at Hansel's formidable figure, a sudden thought struck him. Could it be that President Windsor was pretending to be sick all the while?A chill ran down his spine at the thought of it.
Terror filled his eyes when he looked at Hansel and then at Nathan, who looked rather composed. His heart sank in despair.
Yet, Hansel did not bother to speak to him anymore.
Camilla pushed her husband toward the head seat, the seat where the President usually sat during a Cabinet meeting
Hansel gestured for her to stop when they approached Nathan's seat.
Then, he slowly got up from the wheelchair.
Camilla and the national guards approached him to help him up, but he stopped them from doing so.
Nathan was seated at the far end of the conference table.
Seeing Hansel coming up to him, he immediately stood bolt upright, saluting him. “President Windsor!” he greeted, his voice loud and clear.Hansel returned his salute.
Then, he held Nathan's hand while expressing his gratitude, “Nathan, I'd like to thank you for all that you've done. You've only taken a leave oncethroughout the past five years, sacrificing much of your time for the country.”
Nathan spoke up, “President Windsor, it is my duty to serve the country and its people.Hansel nodded before slowly making his way toward the head seat, with Camilla and the head of the National Guard following behind him.
Casting his eyes over the whole lot. he uttered, “Thank you for taking up the extra burden during the period that I was sick, keeping the governmentrunning
Clifford and the others still hadn't recovered from their shock. Hearing that, they quickly answered, “President Windsor, don't mention it. It was merelyour duties to do as such.”
Hansel went on. “I'm sick, but I'm not dead yet. I am well aware of the ones who are diligent, and the ones who take your job as a sinecure.” Hepaused for a while before he continued, “I am also aware of the ones among you who are
I w corrupt.Hearing that, Boris' body trembled.As for Clifford and a few others, their hearts skipped a beat.
They realized that the President was not only angry about the crimes Boris committed, rather he was also upset at them for aiding and abetting Borisin getting rid of Nathan.
His words were targeted at Boris but they also served as a warning to the rest of them.
Hansel took in the anxiety on their faces. Then, he stated calmly, “It has been a while; I was absent from many of the Cabinet meetings. I supposethat there are a lot of documents waiting in line for me to review. Come, bring me the documents!”
The cabinet members exchanged several glances.Boris secretly exchanged a stare with Clifford, throwing him a signal to do somethingYet, Clifford had cast his eyes downward and pretended not to have noticed it.
Boris then shifted his gaze to Adrian, a Cabinet member who was on friendly terms with him.novelbin
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Hansel raised his hand. “I'll leave this for later. Since I have not attended the Cabinet meetings for a long while, I should first deal with the mostimportant matter. Bring me the most recent document.”
The cabinet members fell into an eerie silence. They were all aware that Hansel was referring to the issue that occurred between Boris and Nathan.
Seeing their reaction, Hansel askedcoldly, “Whatgaren't there anyimportant documents waiting for myapproval? theard that there was anserious_disagreement concerning 2motion} and you needed to resort tovotitg. Even so, the motion I Shypassed through the Cabinet by asmall majority. Aren't yotf going tolet me have a look at the proposal?”Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org
Boris' forehead was littered with beads of perspiration.
Just then, Zion, the oldest amongthe Great Cabinet members, stoodup. He was ne of Hansel's trustedaides. “President Windsor, just naw,Mr. Tucker proposed to remove»athan from office by reasons ofhica-abusing his power andoverstepping his authority=Contentbelongs to NovelDrama.Org
“Although the other two members and I strongly disagreed with the motion, it passed through by a small majority of 7-3.“According to the rules, the Cabinet's decision can only take effect if the President approves of it.”
With that, he made his way toward Hansel and handed him the documents that concerned the motion put forward by Boris.