Buckingham Palace – London, England
The gates of Buckingham Palace opened as Christopher Blackwood's presidential convoy entered, escorted by a fleet of black SUVs and heavily armed security personnel. British guards stood at attention, their uniforms crisp, their movements precise.
Inside, the King of England awaited him.
As Chris stepped out of the car, the air was heavy with expectation. This wasn't just a diplomatic visit. It was a meeting between two powerhouses—one who ruled by tradition, and one who had seized power with calculated precision.
Ethan walked beside Chris, whispering, "You sure about this? Royals aren't exactly fans of your 'aggressive' policies."
Chris smirked. "That's exactly why we're here."
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Throne Room – Buckingham Palace
The grand chamber was silent, save for the soft echo of footsteps as Chris entered. The King of England sat at the far end, dressed in a tailored royal suit, his piercing gaze fixed on the man before him.
Chris bowed his head slightly—not out of submission, but as a gesture of calculated respect.
The King studied him. "Mr. President."
Chris met his gaze. "Your Majesty."
The King's expression remained unreadable. "You've shaken the world, Blackwood. Your rise to power has been… extraordinary."
Chris smiled, unapologetic. "Power is never given, Your Majesty. It's taken."
The King's lips curled slightly. "A dangerous philosophy."
Chris stepped forward. "A necessary one."
There was a pause. Then, the King sighed, gesturing for Chris to sit.
"Tell me, Mr. Blackwood—" the King leaned in, his voice lower, more calculating. "What exactly do you want from the Crown?"
Chris smirked. "A new world order."
The King's fingers tapped against his armrest. "And what makes you think the Crown will align with you?"
Chris's gaze darkened. "Because soon, you won't have a choice."
Silence.
The King exhaled slowly, nodding to his advisors. They left the room, closing the doors behind them.
Now, it was just the two of them.
The real conversation was about to begin.