4 - The United Scottish Territories
With proud eyes, Don watched as Ian raised his hand and addressed the crowds.
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of United Scottish Territories, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United Scotland."
Loud cheering and clapping was the response. Twenty years had been spent to get to this point, but in the end, the Highlanders prevailed to form a new government without shedding a single drop of blood, all thanks to Don's and Ian's selling powers.
In the end, Don kept his promise. The McKenna clan and the rest of the Scottish families were living the American - now, Scottish - Dream, having embraced the change and making this new Continent their home. Where they were once evicted from their lands, they paid back the world tenfold by taking over one of the most powerful Nations in the world.
Ian joined him on the podium. "So what are we gonna do to celebrate our victory?"
Don grinned. "Well, son, there is still a bottle of Scottish whiskey at the house."
Ian nodded. "What more do you want?"
Don smiled smugly. "There is nothing better than booze and women, Ian, except for the thrill of making a sale."
The fire is back in Ian's eyes. "Then let's go home and decide what we'll sell the world next."
Don flung his arm around the man's shoulders. "Well said, son. Never forget, as long as there is Don Draper and Ian McKenna, there is always a new opportunity."
Ian rolled his eyes. "Amen to that."
Laughing, they left the podium - ready for their next adventure. Who knew, they might even change history one day. After all, what could be more powerful that the manipulative words of a good salesman.
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