Governor Malachi, aware of the power of generosity in shaping public perception, seized the opportunity during the Harambee to make a grand contribution. As the collection plates circulated, he made a huge donation of 5 million to the community fund. The church applauded with cheers and expressions of gratitude, the sounds of happiness in unison through the air.The sizable contribution served its intended purpose—temporarily shifting the attention from Malachi's bad reputation. The people, uplifted by the governor's apparent compassion, began to view him through a lens of momentary generosity.Following the harambee, pastors from the church extended an invitation to Governor Malachi for a dinner in appreciation of his generous contribution. Malachi, ever the calculated politician, accepted the invitation, recognizing the importance of cultivating relationships with influential religious figures.As the dinner took place in the wealthy surroundings of the pastor's residence, Governor Malachi discreetly handed each pastor a brown envelope, each containing 100,000. The pastors, in turn, expressed their gratitude, reinforcing the mask of a collaborative partnership between political and religious figures. Unknown to the congregation, the seemingly genuine connection between the governor and the pastors was nothing more than a transactional exchange. The brown envelopes, while symbolizing appreciation, carried an unspoken agreement—a subtle acknowledgment of support for the corrupt throne.The sounds of happiness from the harambee filled the air, masking the presence of deception beneath the surface. Governor Malachi, with his carefully calculated moves continued to weave a web of influence using generosity as a tool to maintain control over the narrative. The dinner with the pastors marked another chapter in the complex dance of politics and manipulation that defined the kingdom's shaky landscape.After the Harambee, Governor Malachi had an invitation to attend an international seminar in Japan. He thought of how to get the attention of Olivia.He called Olivia and told her about the invitation. He requested Olivia to join him on this journey. Olivia was happy for the invite and said yes with a second thought. The day of travel finally arrived. They both happily boarded in the first class which was paid by Mzuzu collected taxes. Governor Malachi swallowed a mouthful of saliva on seeing Olivia's beauty. He couldn't resist her. He had to control himself so as not to ruin his end-game plan. They arrived safely and were well received for the occasion. This occasion was carefully planned, with schemes underway to exploit Governor Malachi for some of the Mzuzu kingdom's minerals.After the first day of the occasion, Governor Malachi told Olivia, "There is no need to waste people's resources, let's share accommodations". Olivia being an uninformed media personality agreed. They found a place where they were comfortable and ended up sharing the same room. Seizing the opportunity to create confusion between professional and personal, Malachi skillfully engaged Olivia in discussions that gradually shifted from politics to more intimate matters.As the night progressed, the governor, exploiting the international environment, cultivated an atmosphere that went beyond the boundaries of their usual interactions. The calculated compromise between political power and personal desires played out discreetly in the dimly lit room.Governor Malachi, with his sweet talk and manipulative charm, skillfully exploited the situation, creating an illusion of a shared connection that extended beyond the political realm. The lines between duty and desire became increasingly blurred and in the shadow of an international event, the governor planned a moment of intimacy that would serve his agenda.He ended up sleeping with her after his mind games. The next morning Olivia was full of regrets of their actions.