When Garrett heard that, he waved his hand to gesture for his wife to leave the room.

Paisley informed, "The kitchen staff is making soup. You all talk first. I'll see if the soup is ready."

Penny stood up and joined her. "I'll go with you!"

Soon, the two women left, leaving only Nathan and Garrett in the room.

Garrett spoke. "I know about what happened to Zion. Erwin came to me and reported to me regarding the matter in private yesterday, and I agreed to put my signature on the warrant. I gave my permission for the Integrity Department's Special Investigation Unit to take Zion in for investigation."

Nathan furrowed his eyebrows. "Why? Has Zion really gotten himself involved in a severe financial issue?"

He felt that was the most reasonable explanation.

Otherwise, there was no reason for Garrett to lock up the cabinet secretary. It would make for negative headlines about the government, after all.

definitely something going on with Zion. After all, there's no smoke without fire. If Zion has no problem at all, there's no way Erwin would've gotten dirt on him and managed to convince me to issue an arrest

eyes, especially when the severity of the situation hasn't even been determined yet. If it turns out to be a

the investigation is

recall Zion is your teacher's comrade. Did he ask you to sound me out so that you can help

If he really did commit the crime, then he shall be punished. If it is a minor issue, then he should be given light punishment. And if it's a serious issue, then

stared at him. "You really are a decent man, Nathan. I was right about you on that front. However, you're the Chief Military Governor. You shouldn't poke your nose into matters other than military ones. Don't worry. There will be a conclusion to this

that he was asking Nathan to

Woods. I hope you'll recover soon." After

from the White House

of

argument with Nathan? He seemed to have something troubling him when I saw him leaving earlier." Garrett smiled weakly. "I didn't tell him everything, so now he's having difficulty understanding me. I bet he's currently wondering if I'm

she had worked for the government too. It

husband's side, she would sometimes have a clearer

sat and fed the soup

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