My mother-in-law shaved my head while I slept on the very night the United States Army promoted me into one of the most important commands of my career.

was my name.

Outcome pending.

I felt something cold move through me.

Alvarez, who had accompanied me as an official observer, leaned in just enough to read the page. His expression did not change, but his voice was quiet when he spoke.

“This goes beyond domestic fraud.”

Price closed the ledger. “Yes, Colonel. It does.”

Linda suddenly smiled.

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