The Military's investigation into Quentin Ford was underway. On the surface, everything seemed calm, but in reality, certain details betrayed an increasingly tense atmosphere.
It was no wonder Justin Lewis was growing anxious. He could feel the pressure mounting as well.
He had been prepared for this from the very beginning, but now he was facing it head-on.
And Quentin Ford's actions were tantamount to political suicide. How could anyone not feel anxious?
"Whatever you decide, my lord, I will follow you," Justin Lewis finally said after a long silence.
In the virtual meeting, if they were to force their hands to clasp, they would only see scattered electronic symbols flicker at their fingertips.
Quentin Ford folded his hands in front of him. "All necessary ties have been severed."
"Justin, if it becomes too much to bear, don't force yourself." Just as Quentin Ford said, death was easy; enduring everything else was the hard part.
