Chapter 509

“I asked the Marshal to send someone to escort all of you to the Great Palace,” added Steve. “Ostensibly, you’re simply Gwen’s guests,” stated Steve as he looked to Chip and Jared. “The reality is things may get pretty dicey when Chernov hears he isn’t being named President. I don’t know how you can help, but I’ll feel better if you’re present and already aware of the situation. I only wish we all could go in armed, but that’s out of the question. If something goes down, we’ll all need to be resourceful.”

“I see what’s going on,” declared Naomi. “They’re appointing Gwen Interim President in hopes of holding Chernov at bay until they can proceed with an orderly transfer of power that doesn’t include him. They’re banking on Gwen’s popularity in Russia to overcome the obvious objections many Russians will have.”

Two men in dark suits appeared at the door to escort the group to the Great Kremlin Palace. It was only a couple of minutes later when Marshall Yahontov appeared at