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"The legacy is a lie, Sarah," he interrupted, turning back to the table. "I’ve spent four years managing the state of affairs , but I forgot how to manage my own soul. Let the truth be the final affair of state.". Affairs of State: A Political Thriller | C. A. James

He stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the manicured lawn of the Rose Garden. For years, he had balanced the weight of the nation against the weight of his own conscience. Now, the scales were broken. He thought of the young aides like Michael Lawson , who came to D.C. with fire in their eyes and ended up as kindling for the very fires they meant to extinguish. "Draft the resignation," Elias said quietly. The silence returned, heavier than before. Affairs of State

"We have two hours before the press briefing," Sarah continued, sliding a folder across the table. "We can blame a mid-level aide, or we can go for a full-scale cybersecurity distraction.". Elias finally looked at her. "And what about the truth?" "The legacy is a lie, Sarah," he interrupted,

Sarah gave a short, mirthless laugh. "Truth isn't a currency in this town, Elias. It's a liability.". Affairs of State: A Political Thriller | C

The heavy mahogany doors of the Situation Room muffled the chaos of the West Wing, but inside, the silence was even louder. President Elias Thorne sat at the head of the table, his reflection caught in the polished wood—a man whose face had aged a decade in four years.