At that moment, Garrett was perusing some documents in the study of the White House.
Suddenly, the captain of the National Guard entered. “President Woods, the Chief Military Governor seeks an audience.”
Nathan is here?
Garrett was a little surprised as it was already late at night.
Instinctively, he thought of the ten-day agreement he had made with Nathan.
Could Nathan have found out something about Cay den?
At the realization of the gravity of the discovery, Garrett grew solemn. “Send him in. Quickly!”
Soon after, Nathan strode into the study in full military attire and raised his hand to give Garrett a military salute. “Good evening, President Woods.”
“No need for formalities, Nathan. Have a seat.”
Nathan sat in the chair indicated. Eager to find out something new about Cayden's loyalty, Garrett did not bother beating around the bush this time.
Cayden Quillen's heroic reputation speaks for itself. It would undoubtedly be cruelly ironic if an unsavory detail about him saw the light of day.
Besides, Garrett was the one to have personally recommended Cayden to serve as the Assistant Chief Military Governor despite the latter's inexperience.
I would be held responsible if Cayden is compromised, seeing as how I was the one to have recommended him.
“I think you know why I'm here, sir,’
Nathan began.
“Is there something wrong with Cayden?” Garrett asked tentatively,
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