However, Arthur severely underestimated who he was dealing with. The child’s mother was General Evelyn Reed, a three-star general in the United States Army who wielded real, legal authority backed by the full power of the federal government.
When Arthur and his wife arrived at the estate grounds, surrounded by their wealthy friends and screaming demands, they expected the military convoy to back down. Instead, General Reed quietly stepped into the rear of her armored official vehicle, cradling her baby safely in her arms. Clad in her full dress uniform bearing gold stars and rows of merit ribbons, she remained completely composed, refusing to even acknowledge the frantic couple pounding on her window.
Power Grants Privileges to Some People
