War of the Rosette - An Epic Space Opera Adventure (Aeon 14: Serenity Book 2) by M. D. Cooper & A.K. DuBoff

Author:M. D. Cooper & A.K. DuBoff [Cooper, M. D. & DuBoff, A.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Wooden Pen Press
Published: 2020-04-29T22:00:00+00:00

REVOLUTION

STELLAR DATE: 12.25.8938 (Adjusted Years)

LOCATION: Charlemis Estate, Gallas, Serenity System

REGION: Orion Freedom Alliance, Perseus Arm

“This has to work,” Terry said under her breath while she waited in the outskirts of the crowd gathered to watch the speech at the Charlemis estate.

The verdant terrace overlooking the city was filled with press reporters and representatives from various worker groups under House Charlemis’s management. Cyrus and Pharis were standing with their mother at the front of the platform while Terry observed from off to the side.

Even though the local workers were aware of Terry’s deep level of involvement with starting the revolt, Cyrus and Pharis thought it better to offload the credit—or blame, depending on the perspective—to Pharis, as the official face of the movement. That would make what was coming next that much more impactful.

Justina Charlemis looked annoyed, her prim smile clearly a front for the cameras and spectators.

Terry had only seen the woman in person a handful of times throughout her life, despite residing mere kilometers away from the Charlemis estate for the entire time. The family was known for being the most insular among the houses ruling the High Table. That had no doubt been an attempt to stay out of trouble, but it was their very isolation that got them into this precarious situation in the first place. If they’d been more engaged with their people and the others houses, a revolt wouldn’t have been possible.

Balance will always be restored, Terry thought to herself while she watched Justina maintain her forced smile. She can sense this is the beginning of the end of her rein.

At the scheduled time for the announcement, Justina stepped up to a podium at the front edge of the terrace, with Pharis and Cyrus standing to either side behind her. Normally, Jeslan would have stood in Cyrus’s place, and her absence would no doubt be noted in the media.

“Thank you for assembling with us today,” Justina began. “I’ve been watching over the past several days as you’ve made your voices heard, and I want you to know that we’ve listened. There are aspects of leadership that aren’t always clear to those outside the upper levels of governance, and you have demonstrated that we can do better to share with you why our actions and policies are in the interest of the greater good.”

Terry scoffed internally. If she thinks that kind of opening remark is going to warm people up to her, then she clearly hasn’t been listening to anything being said.

“We’ve called you here today to restore peace so we can all get back to our lives. This workers’ movement has brought to light what we can do to make life better for you. As the member of House Charlemis leading the effort, my daughter Pharis will now make a statement.”

Pharis smiled at her mother as she stepped forward, giving a meek bob of her head that Terry knew was all for show.

“When I came to visit you a few days ago at the port, I wanted to shake your hands and make a personal connection,” Pharis said into the microphones.

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