His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 343

Elsewhere in Arcton, a

Before becoming prime minister, Seyson Alridge had long been deeply entangled with James in a mutually exploitative relationship. His rise to power had depended entirely on James' financial and logistical support.

Seyson's term was now coming to an end.

According to the laws of Arcton, the next prime minister had to be a member of the House of Representatives. The speaker of the house would nominate the candidate, who must then be confirmed by both houses of parliament before being formally appointed by the king.

Stephen, due to his background and identity, could not directly interfere with the election. But he could lend support from behind the scenes, using others as intermediaries.

Back when Seyson ran for office, he had a formidable opponent. Her name was Ensa Mahana.

In both family background and personal capability, Ensa far outshone Seyson. In fact, she had nearly won the last election.

No one could have predicted that midway through the campaign, Seyson's popularity would skyrocket as if out of nowhere. Public support and votes surged, leaving Ensa far behind in the voter tally.

Shortly after his victory, Seyson pushed through legislation legalizing marijuana.

The biggest beneficiary of that law was none other than James, leader of Arcton's most powerful criminal syndicate.

It was then that Ensa finally realized the truth. Seyson had been working with James all along.

Seyson repaid the favor by giving

dared to challenge the Jacobson family in Orkford directly and had even sent men across

purpose. He was there to help

sense of duty and a strong vision

ago, Xavier had already traveled to Arcton to act on

had brought a

this point,

even a fly could escape. As soon as the election election results were confirmed and Ensa took office, Stephen's team would take

back to

TV in the living room was playing

dish after dish out to

stairs, holding Seline by the hand. "You're back,

Tessa nodded. She placed

hands in the

back out just in time to hear

the majority support

Arcton and has

as the new prime