章 122: Found Out

Matthew Hesh returned to his office after a tense meeting with Charles Fitzwilliam.

Charles's nonchalant attitude toward the president's motivations had only heightened Matthew's suspicions. Something wasn't right. The conversation lingered in his mind, particularly Charles's remark about leverage. If the Japanese have something on the president, what could it be? Matthew thought, sitting at his desk and staring at a blank sheet of paper.

Robert Anders entered the room quietly, placing a stack of freshly compiled reports on the desk.

"Back so soon?" Robert asked, noticing Matthew's pensive expression.

"Too soon," Matthew replied, leaning back in his chair. "Something about this Japan-China situation doesn't add up, Robert. And I think President Clay is hiding something—something the Japanese know about."

Robert raised an eyebrow. "That's a bold accusation. What makes you so sure?"