Chapter 17 - A Serene Evening Reflection Over Looking The Capital
On a warm summer evening, Chloe sat on the private balcony of her top-floor office at the D.C. security headquarters.
The sun was setting behind the Lincoln Memorial, casting brilliant shades of gold, rose pink, and violet across the sky.
Agent Ross walked out onto the balcony, handing her a folder containing the quarterly national security audit reports.
“All defense sectors are operating at one hundred percent efficiency, Director,” Ross reported with satisfaction.
Chloe set the folder on her lap, looking out over the magnificent, glowing city she had dedicated her life to protecting.
“We’ve come a long way since that afternoon on the plaza, Ross,” Chloe said softly, a warm smile touching her lips.
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“You proved that one person standing for truth can dismantle an entire network of corruption, ma’am,” Ross replied.
They stood together on the balcony, watching the city lights turn on one by one across the quiet capital landscape.
