Chapter 379

“Can you believe that all of those people knelt down in honor of President Hammer?” marveled Jodie Lane. “What were they chanting?”

“It was kind of embarrassing,” admitted Gwen. “Those wonderful people were saying ‘long live our queen.’ Can you believe that could happen in North Korea?”

“I probably wouldn’t, if I hadn’t seen it,” agreed Steve. “I’m beginning to think that this ‘I Come in Peace World Tour’ is going to be even more than we’d hoped. You’re not just improving relations with heads of state. You’re reaching out to the everyday citizens, and they’re responding. While some governments may want war, all people want peace.”

President Hammer and her entourage were packed and traveling back to the airport by nine the next morning. Surprising everyone, Jong had made a brief appearance as the group was having breakfast in a private room. He thanked Gwen, Jordan, Steve, Charlie, and the others for the great concert.

He then reminded President Hammer that N