Andre's POV
The voice cut through the hall like a blade, sharp and accusing. As I pushed through the heavy doors, the words became crystal clear.
"How can we trust a candidate who can't even show up on time? This election should have begun over thirty minutes ago, and our so-called frontrunner is nowhere to be found. Is this the kind of leader we want? Someone who has zero respect for protocol or responsibility? I'm not advocating for Alpha Romano just because he's the only one here who actually honors this process."
Romano's beta. That pompous little weasel was already working overtime to eliminate me before the votes were even cast.
I stepped fully into the massive hall.
