CH.14

The people in the crowd gasped in shock as President Bolting's fist connected with Alex Montgomery's face.

A hushed murmur rippled through the gathered spectators as they witnessed the leader of their nation losing his composure in such a violent display.

Alex staggered back, clutching his jaw, but the smirk never left his face. In fact, it seemed to widen into a satisfied grin as he straightened and squared his shoulders, seemingly relishing in the president's loss of control.

This was exactly the reaction he had been aiming to provoke.

President Bolting stood heaving with fists still clenched at his sides as he glared daggers at the younger man.

The once immaculate suit was now in disarray, while his perfectly styled hair was now unkempt. It was clear that Alex's taunts had shattered the carefully constructed image of composure he presented to the world.

The murmurs grew louder as phone cameras began documenting the scandalous scene.

President Bolting could sense the scrutiny from a