"I will wait for you outside, " he said as he turned around.
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He went out and made a call to someone. He spoke with that person for nearly fifteen minutes.
It's clear that he is mad. When he returned. He saw Chasina is already waiting for him with an annoyed expression on her face.
He went near her and said "Mr. President is not in the country. "
"Are you saying you couldn't do it?" She bit out.
"If you don't believe me, check the news, " he said with a shrug.
Seeing his confidence, she took her phone out and checked the news. It's indeed he left the country today morning.
"But, his PA is there still. I think we can meet him, " she said as she wore her glasses.
"Fine! Let's go!" He said. Chasina took her glasses after she entered the car.
They both entered the police car and drove off.
On the way, Valentine fished out a small phone from his pocket. Its size is half of his palm. He typed some strings in it and then kept it back into his pocket. Chasina didn't ask him anything even though she is curious. After all, it's none of her business.
After that, they didn't go to the Secretariat office. But instead, they went to White Palace. It's the place where politicians hold important meetings. Only very few people have access to enter it. But if a person enters that place it only means that person has power. Apart from politicians the people who can enter that place is Senior Marshal from the military, Senior Director from police forces, Air force marshals, and SWAT agents.
That too they are only allowed when there is something very important to report. But normally that kind of situation never arose. She can use her father's identity to meet them. But it will take some time.
But she never expected Valentine to take her here. She thought 'who exactly are you, Val?'
"Don't think too much. You cannot afford it, " he said as if he heard her question.
She looked at him and blinked her eyes at him innocently. He smiled at her reaction. She bowed her head in embarrassment. He placed his hand on her shoulders as he led her towards the White Palace through the second gate. He showed an identity card. For which the security guards and everyone saluted at him as they let them go inside.
In a few minutes, they are in the waiting halls. He walked to the reception and spoke something with the woman who is well-groomed and neatly dressed. She is very polite as she spoke. After speaking with him politely she bowed slightly to him and made a call to someone. Valentine spoke something in the phone for very few seconds. After he is done he hands over the phone to the receptionist. It's more likely she took some orders from the other side. After hanging the phone she is about to guide him but was stopped by Valentine.
Chasina can see the situation from far. He asked her to sit in the empty seats while he went towards the receptionist and spoke.
He walked towards her in a poised manner. For a second she felt dazed as she looked at him. But she quickly shook it off. She stood and approached him quickly.
"Let's go, " he said as he placed his hands on her shoulders. She quickly shrugged his hand. He retracted his hand placed it in his pocket. They went near the receptionist to whom Val spoke earlier. She Started guiding them the way. She took them towards an elevator. After they entered the receptionist entered and pressed a floor number. They reached their designated floor. She guided them towards a certain room. She knocked on the door and said " Sir Ambrose, Mr. Rian is here, "
"Let them enter, " An elderly but authoritative voice rang from inside. It's not loud or low. It's in normal pitch but it's enough to make one make shiver.
Chasina is still in her thoughts. When the receptionist called him Rian. Rian? Who is Rian? If he is why is his name Rian? Why did she call him Rian? What exactly did he speak on the phone? And the ID card he showed to the guards at the entrance does it belongs to him? And the second gate is only for Military officials and SWAT agents. How come he is able to enter it? Does he belong to the Military? Or is he a SWAT agent?
She is confused. Suddenly she heard a voice from above saying "let's go inside, " he said.
He nodded at the receptionist for which she gave a respectful bow to them.
They both entered. She saw Sir Ambrose sitting lazily in his seat as he went through the files on his table. Even though he is fifty-five he looked much younger than his age. He looked unbelievably very fit and healthy. She thought maybe it's due to the diet followed by the chefs in the house. After all, all the requirements and needs are provided by the government. So, it's not a surprise to anyone to see him healthy. But he is unbelievably healthy and strong.
"Rian, 409, you are finally here to see these old bones. Huh!" Sir Ambrose said even without raising his head.
Chasina is stunned again.