Chapter 149: Election/The Tower

Jack smiled as Henry entered the crowded room.

"Are they about to announce it?" Zeven asked.

"In just a few minutes. They are recounting the last neighborhood," Jack answered.

"I can't believe how close it is," Fisco said from the other chair.

Henry sat in the chair that was decorated as a throne. Four Alphas stood ready to lift it when the announcement came. The room was crowded with everyone who had worked on the campaign and almost as many security guards. The threat of assassination was a serious concern. Jack was a little disappointed he couldn't be the one to do it, but he needed to find out where they had stashed the real Alex.

The news correspondent on the TV stood up for the announcement and Zeven increased the volume with a wild flourish of his hand.

"And now reporting in, all neighborhoods. And Truex has the vote! He will be your next representative. This is history folks! A single man who has both a corporate vote and a people vote!"