That invisible line that put the wool over the peoples' eyes.
Country M was conservative and even now, Xavier was being drowned by the spit of the anger by the citizens. How could such a person remain in position?
Especially the Minister of Defence?
The one that is supposed to be clean and pure?
Though one would say his private life should have no bearing whatsoever to his job, in reality, that cannot happen. If the people no longer trust you and see you as a scumbag, how could you be seen to protect the Nation?
He would have to go, and placed in a less conspicuous position. Until this whole scandal thing was over then he could slowly go back up. He was still useful. He had done a lot for the Nation, so the couldn't just brush him aside.
"Syed, Syed," Mahmat, the Prime Minister lamented, "Why were you so careless?"
I don't believe in things being black and white. If you've never been in such a position, you can't truly stand on a pedestal and judge others.
If you can live your life worry-free and always make the right decision, I salute you.
A lot us do not have that luxury.
*sigh*