Priscilla Confronts Hunter and Donald
Priscilla stormed into the White House, seething with anger. She had come to meet Hunter, but instead, she found herself in a heated altercation with the staff outside. Donald, standing smugly beside Hunter, had manipulated his way into the meeting. Priscilla, realizing she had been double-crossed, shot Hunter a piercing glare. "You tricked me," she snapped. But Hunter, ever the master manipulator, only smirked. He had played his cards right, and now Donald was in the room.
Donald, amused by Priscilla’s frustration, crossed his arms. "Why so tense, Priscilla?"
She scoffed. "Because I know you’re up to something, and Hunter just made a huge mistake by trusting you."
Hunter leaned back, clearly enjoying the moment. "Let’s not make this personal," he said, but the tension in the room was already beyond repair.
Hunter and Donald’s Power Struggle
As soon as Priscilla left, Hunter turned to Donald with a cold stare. "Why did you save Victoria and Eli?" he demanded.
Donald, ever the strategist, leaned forward. "I did it for you. Think about it—if the Vice President and the First Lady both died, how would that look? The scandal would be uncontrollable."
Hunter scoffed, clearly unconvinced. "I would have handled it just like every other mess I’ve cleaned up. But this...this I didn’t want to cover up."
A smirk played on Donald’s lips. "That’s where you and I differ, Hunter. I see the bigger picture."
Hunter’s expression darkened as he motioned for Issac to enter the room. Issac, gun in hand, took position behind Donald, pressing the cold metal against his head. "Give me one reason why I shouldn’t blow your brains out right now," Hunter growled.
Donald, unfazed, simply smirked. "Because I am your most loyal ally. I clean up your messes before you even realize they exist. You need me, Hunter."
Hunter hesitated, knowing deep down that Donald was right. Slowly, he gestured for Issac to lower the gun, but the message had been delivered—Donald was walking a fine line.
Donald’s Scheme with Kyle
Leaving the intense conversation behind, Donald descended the stairs, where Kyle waited expectantly. "Guess what? Hunter wanted to leave me alone with Jason," Donald chuckled.
Kyle, catching on to the undercurrent of the conversation, burst out laughing. "He's playing right into our hands."
Donald nodded, the gears of a sinister plan visibly turning in his mind. "He has no idea what’s coming. We need to move forward with our own plan before Hunter figures it out."
Kyle leaned closer. "What’s the next step?"
Donald smirked. "We let him think he’s in control—until he isn’t."
Victoria’s Dangerous Mission
Meanwhile, Victoria met Donald with a cunning gleam in her eyes. "I’m doing everything I can to make Eli fall for me," she said.
Donald raised an eyebrow. "And?"
"And once he does, he'll leave Simone. Hunter will meet a miserable end, Eli will run for President, and I’ll remain First Lady," Victoria declared, a wicked smile playing on her lips.
Donald smirked. "Ambitious. I like it. But Eli is no fool. You think he won’t suspect what you’re doing?"
Victoria waved him off. "Eli is a man. Men are easy to manipulate when their ego is involved. I just need to push the right buttons."
Donald chuckled. "You really are ruthless, aren’t you?"
Victoria sipped her wine, her eyes glinting. "You have no idea."
Sharon’s Call to Sam
Over at Sharon’s place, the tension escalated as she frantically called Sam. "Richard attacked Nancy. It was bad."
Sam, his voice steady but urgent, responded, "Stay calm. I’m on my way."
Sharon clutched the phone, knowing chaos was about to unfold.
Max Confronts Sam
Max entered Sam’s room with a knowing look. "I know you and Jason are working together," he stated bluntly. "And now, Jason is asking too many questions."
Kyle, listening in, suggested, "We should bring the phone into this room. Maybe we can hear what’s going on."
A call was made to Jason’s room, and Sam answered. Jason’s voice came through, hushed but determined. "I know a way out of here."
Sam, intrigued, asked, "How is that possible?"
But before Jason could explain, the line went dead.
Max exchanged a look with Kyle. "That kid is smarter than we thought. We need to keep an eye on him."
Eli’s Ultimatum to Donald
Eli confronted Donald with a calculated plan. "What if Hunter and I meet in the bunker? No security. Just us."
Donald immediately dismissed the idea. "No. It’s too risky."
Eli, resolute, countered, "If he doesn’t come out, I’ll be forced to call in the National Guard."
Donald knew this was a battle of wills, and Eli was not backing down. "You’re making a dangerous move, Eli."
Eli’s eyes hardened. "So be it."
Hunter’s Deadline
Donald relayed Eli’s ultimatum to Hunter, who took the call directly.
"You have until morning to leave," Eli warned.
Hunter, unfazed, smirked. "We’ll see about that."
Donald hung up and turned to Kyle. "We need a contingency plan. If Hunter refuses to leave, we make sure he has no other choice."
Kyle nodded. "Understood."
Nancy Takes a Stand
At Nancy’s house, Sam arrived to find her spiraling into fury. "I want Richard behind bars!" she screamed.
Sam tried to calm her, but Nancy had made up her mind. She grabbed her phone and dialed 911. "My husband assaulted me and stabbed his father, making it look like a mugging," she reported.
The wheels of justice—or revenge—were now in motion. Richard’s fate was now in the hands of the authorities.
Final Thoughts
Episode 10 of The Oval was a high-stakes political thriller filled with betrayal, scheming, and shifting alliances. With Nancy’s drastic actions, Eli’s power move, and Victoria’s wicked ambition, the chaos is only beginning. As the pieces move into place, who will come out on top? The battle for power is far from over.
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