Chapter 145: After…
Germanya didn't collapse after Elias Geiger stepped down, but it finally started breathing.
The days that followed were harsh, but they were not chaotic.
The council moved fast, just like Theo predicted. Debates happened behind closed doors. Names were tested and old histories were dug up. The country watched closely, tired of lies and ready for something normal.
When the announcement finally came, it wasn't dramatic.
Germanya chose a new president.
And she was a woman…
Her name filled the streets, the screens, the papers. She didn't smile too much or shouted promises. The new president was standing straight and spoke clearly.
"I will not rule with fear," she said during her first address. "I will rule with responsibility."
People listened.
For the first time in a long time, Danielle watched the news without tension in her chest.
Standing beside Theo in the living room, her arms loosely crossed, her head rested slightly against his shoulder.
