Chapter 115
The office of the US President was filled with a soft light from the Christmas decorations, but the atmosphere was not warm.
He set aside the banquet with his family and called me back in.
A quiet space where only the two of us remained.
The President sat in his chair with his hands folded, leaning forward as he asked.
“Now, speak honestly. Just how did you know that? You knew something that even the CIA and the Department of Defense were not yet certain of.”
I wore a relaxed expression and slowly began to speak while wearing a smile for a moment.
“The affairs of the world are like a puzzle. When the pieces that do not stand out are gathered, a big picture finally reveals itself.”
The President's eyes narrowed.
“What does that mean? It is difficult to understand.”