Chapter 868: Chapter 435: Presidential Inauguration Banquet Chapter 868: Chapter 435: Presidential Inauguration Banquet “Never mind, Father, let her have her moment of glory for now,” she said. “After all, Chief Inspector David said he would support us in the ’24 election. It’s unlikely for him to go back on his word. By that time, everything she’s busy with now will become fruit that falls right onto our heads.”

Ivanka offered a word of comfort from the side.

Hearing this reassurance, Trump felt somewhat better.

Indeed, it was true. No matter how glorious Katherine appeared right now, as long as they did their part with David’s work, there was still great hope.

It’s possible that all she does now could also end up benefiting themselves!

Watching the New York incident elicit a round of applause from the audience, Katherine felt somewhat self-satisfied.

But at that moment, the Chief Justice presiding over the Presidential inauguration spoke up.

“Madam Vice President, is there anything you’d like to add?”

“I am finished, Judge Tanner Ade.”

“Very well, let’s proceed to the swearing-in ceremony!”

Tanner Ade took out the Constitution belonging to America, and following that, Katherine placed her hand upon it…

“I, Katherine, solemnly swear that upon assuming the office of President of the United States, I will wholeheartedly…”

Five minutes later, Katherine’s oath of office was complete, and with that, today’s Presidential inauguration ceremony came to an end.

In the time to follow, Katherine would hold a Presidential inaugural parade.

The procession would travel down Pennsylvania Avenue, accompanied by the military honor guard, civilian organizations, a military band, and various floats.

In the evening, the Presidential Inaugural Committee would also host a banquet to celebrate.

At that time, all the social elites and high-ranking officials of Washington D.C. would come to join in.

Of course, as the full-force promoters of this event, the Internal Revenue Service and others were naturally the first to be invited.

…

At eight o’clock sharp in the evening.

The banquet was set at the Trump International Hotel.

Firstly, now that everyone was on the same side, this move was also Katherine’s way of giving Trump some face, highlighting the close relationship between their camps.

Secondly,
The Trump International Hotel’s star rating was not low, and it indeed suited such an upper-class society banquet.

“President Katherine, congratulations!”

“Thank you.”

“President Katherine, I offer you my congratulations…”

“Thank you…”

Today, after attending the inauguration ceremony, followed by a parade, and now arriving here to participate in the ball, Katherine didn’t feel tired at all; on the contrary, the excitement still lingered in her heart.

And now, faced with the congratulations and flattery of the Washington D.C. officials and social elites, she enjoyed it immensely.

Is this what it feels like to stand at the pinnacle of power?

Is this the feeling of being adulated by everyone!

Now, Katherine finally experienced this long-desired sensation!

“Mother, the people from the Internal Revenue Service have arrived!”

Just as Katherine was savoring these thoughts, a young woman in a pink formal dress, bearing some resemblance to Katherine, pointed out.

Katherine promptly collected her thoughts and looked towards the door.

Indeed, there they were: the IRS’s top three, David, Welton Heng, and Obadiah, entering side by side.

Although she was now President, Katherine was acutely aware of how she attained her position.

And most critically, if David could elevate her to power, he naturally had the power to dethrone her as well.

So, seeing the three men appear, she put aside the prestige of the Presidency and quickly lowered her stature to welcome them.

“Chief Inspector David, Director Obadiah, Consultant Welton Heng, welcome, welcome…”

“Madam President, our congratulations…”

The three of them appeared cheerful and responded in unison.

“By the way, let me introduce my daughter Annie, who is currently working with the Economic Committee at the Treasury Department!”

“Oh, she’s quite accomplished for her age!”

Obadiah complimented.

And David, standing by, took a good look at Annie.

Annie seemed to have inherited more of her mother’s Asian genes, so she quite matched the aesthetic standards of Asians.

With almond-shaped eyes and a slender figure highlighted by her pink formal dress, and coupled with the luster of being the daughter of the newly-elected President, she indeed stood out as one of the highlights of the evening.

“Excuse me, gentlemen, the Cabinet members have arrived. I shall go over and have a word with them.”

“Please, Madam President, go ahead!”

Knowing that Katherine would be busy this evening, the three men did not hold her up too much.

“Hey, Obadiah, Consultant Welton Heng, when did you arrive?”

“Just now…”

Obadiah and Welton Heng had deep roots in Washington D.C. and had friends in various departments.

Given the IRS’s various displays of power lately, many who had arrived at the event were eager to curry favor.

Both knew these people’s intentions, but they didn’t point it out; they thoroughly enjoyed the adulation.

David, however, was different. To be honest, he wasn’t fond of such occasions; he had only come this evening at Katherine’s invitation.

So after making small talk for a bit, he excused himself from Obadiah Welton Heng and then went to the bar to order a tequila.

“Chief Inspector David, I’ve been looking for you for a while now, there you are!”

After sitting alone for a few minutes, a call from behind forced David to turn around.

It was Annie, Katherine’s daughter, calling out to him.

Beside her stood a woman in her sixties.