The Ruler (Roman Republic #1)

Constantine

I arrived at Quirinal Palace, the residence of President Barsetti in the heart of Rome. I bypassed all the security checkpoints because I didn’t have to waste my time with that. I was the only person in the world who could meet with the president armed.

I walked down the long hallway comprising Roman arches, sculptures, and artwork from the palace’s private collection, and then I was let inside the double doors to his private office.

He was seated behind his desk, one arm propped on the armrest of his chair, talking to someone through the earbuds in both of his ears.