Just two days after Christmas, Quentin Shaw wrapped up an important meeting in the capital and prepared to depart for Valeray.
At ten in the morning, Justin Pence stood outside Quentin Shaw's office door, his expression grim as he raised his hand and knocked lightly.
With permission to enter, Justin stepped inside as usual, placed the manila file folder on the desk, and reported in a low voice, "During routine surveillance, our people accidentally took some photos concerning Secretary Thorne."
Justin paused briefly, his tone growing heavier, "The situation is somewhat delicate. I believe it requires your personal review."
Quentin Shaw said nothing, his expression calm as he opened the file. Inside was a stack of photos showing Tobias Thorne conversing amicably with members of the Wyatt Faction at a golf course. Recently, the Wyatt Faction had opposed the Shaw Faction on several critical issues.
