Female Novel
Chapter 1673
Boris’ heart sank in despair.
Hansel announced that he would punish Nathan, but he merely gave him a slap on the wrist.novelbin
Boris knew that this was not a punishment at all; rather, Hansel was protecting Nathan.
Initially, the Cabinet had decided to remove Nathan from office; nevertheless, Hansel overturned their decision.
In the end, even though Nathan had barged into a Cabinet member's house and ransacked the place, he would only be locked in the Black Shack forthree days.
Boris' past misdeeds would soon be exposedAn air of despondency surrounded him as he knew that he was doomedHis face turned pale when he was met with Hansel's icy gaze
At this moment, he knew that Hansel had deceived him. hoping that he would let his guard down. Boris’ actions would bring about his downfall to thisday.
He was misled into believing that Hansel would forever be paralyzed. Since Hansel's term of office would expire soon, he thought that the man nolonger posed a threat to him.
Soon, he put Hansel in the back of his mind and focused on getting rid of Nathan so that his follower could take over Nathan's power as the Generalof the North.
That way, he could expand his influence and have the upper hand over the other candidatesduring the next presidential election.
For years, he had been making preparations for his presidential dream: to his utter misfortune, all his plans were currently ruined because of hiscarelessness
Meanwhile, Hansel asked the Cabinet members to look at the documents that contained Boris’ incriminating evidence.
After everyone skimmed through the documents, he stated coldly, “For years, we've been tackling corruption in the government. I never once thoughtthat the corrupt official would be Cabinet member sitting amongst us.”
In an instant, all Cabinet members stood up, uttering in quivering voices, "We are guilty.”Hansel pronounced, “All of you are indeed guilty, but I am guilty as well. We are all guilty of beingnegligent in our duties.”
Adrian and the others‘ hearts lifted at his words.
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All of them were guileful enough to understand Hansel's intention.His words implied that he would only hold Boris accountable, sparing the rest of them.
They could not help but feel relieved.
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They realized that the President would only take Boris down for the sake of the stability of the government. They would be alright if they gave himtheir full cooperation.
Adrian instantly made up his mind to take Hansel's side. “President Windsor, you're right! We were indeed negligent. How could we have allowedsuch a corrupt person to be the Cabinet's secretary?”
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“What he has done is indeed intolerable!”
The day before, these people were the very ones who had promised to help Boris get rid of Nathan: but now, seeing that the tides had turned, all ofthem turned against him without a bout of hesitation
Before this, he was still distressed upon the realization that he was tricked by Hansel. Nonetheless, looking at the accusatory looks that were on hiscolleagues’ faces, inexplicably, he regained a sense of tranquility.
Nothing matters anymore. Perhaps this is my destinySoon, he recollected himself and calmly faced his colleagues’ criticisms.
Hansel was slightly surprised when he noticed Boris’ change of attitude. Has he persuaded himself to accept his fate, knowing that he will besentenced to death?
“Boris Tucker, what else do you have to say?” he asked.