Chapter 33: Bending One Knee to Theocracy. 22nd May 2021.

Eileen orgasmed and she got off her tireless lover, Jared Pond.

Jared giggled at her:

- Are you tired already, Eileen? That was only 20 minutes.

Eileen:

- We need to prepare ourselves for meeting President Mitchell Cent.

Jared became more serious and replied:

- Yes, I know.

- How do you feel about all this?

Eileen:

- I feel terrible for all the deaths in my country. If I had bowed to Jing's tyranny many of those who've died would have been alive today. But on the other hand, what is the price of freedom?

Jared:

- It's a tough question.

- But don't feel guilty. It was Jing who chose to murder people with a new virus instead of debating politics. You can't allow yourself to cave in, to a tyrant like that.

Eileen:

- Yes. But even if I do become the president of China, I will still take orders from the USA and the World Bank. Am I then a president representing the people?

Jared:

- You can be the custodian paving the path for the one who will liberate China. Your goal was to liberate China. It can still happen in time. But you won't be the liberator.

Eileen:

- I guess you're right. For now, I must work to bring stability and save my fellow Chinese citizens.

Jared:

- And do you know what the best thing about it is?

Eileen:

- No?

Jared:

- That I will be there for you on every step of your journey.

Eileen:

- Thank you, Jared.

- Let's head to the White House. We are meeting with Mitchell Cent soon.

Jared:

- I can't wait to hang out with that religious nutcase! But let's go.

After this, Jared and Eileen had a quick shower, got dressed and took a limousine to the White House.

***

Eileen Lu felt a bit uncomfortable when she reached the White House. She noticed that Mitchell Cent had erected a large crucifix in the Oval Office. Furthermore, he had placed a baptism chalice with water on a pedestal next to the crucifix.

Mitchell approached Eileen and spoke:

- Welcome to America. The nation of God.

Eileen:

- Thank you for receiving me, President Cent.

Mitchell:

- Miss Lu. Do you profess in our Lord, Jesus Christ?

Eileen:

- I don't follow any religion, President Cent.

Mitchell:

- You must. As a man of God, I can only help you if you do!

Eileen glanced at Jared and he nodded. Eileen sighed:

- Very well. If I must embrace Christianity to save China, so be it. I profess to Jesus Christ.

Mitchell:

- Excellent. I will baptise you at once.

Mitchell Cent splashed some water on Eileen and started chanting verses from the Bible. After half an hour, he shook Eileen's hand, blessed her, and he left the office.

After Mitchell had left the room, James Winter approached Eileen and whispered:

- Don't worry, Eileen. Mitchell's presidency is just to appease the stupid masses. Other people run the country in the background.

James' words didn't encourage Eileen. It drained her motivation realising that the President of the USA was a showpiece, while other people ruled the country in the background. This crushed her illusions. Her successful fight against Jing Xi had been for nothing.

Eileen hid her disappointment and replied:

- Of course, James. I am happy to discuss what steps we can take to ensure China's future.

James:

- Excellent. Come with me. There are better places to discuss our plans. The White House has too many prying eyes.

Eileen and Jared got up to follow James Winter who turned around and spoke to Jared:

- Nothing personal, Jared, but my associates want to speak to Eileen alone. Not everyone is keen to speak to an Australian Spy.

Eileen turned to Jared:

- It's okay, Jared. I will see you at the hotel later.

After saying this, she kissed Jared and left the room together with James.