Real.
And very, very aware.
His expression is calm.
But there’s steel under it.
The kind that doesn’t bend.
“Identify,” he says.
Ethan steps forward slightly.
“Delta Five SEALs,” he says. “Alongside independent operatives. We initiated the Omega channel.”
The President’s gaze shifts.
Finds me.
Then Jase.
Then—
Daniel.
And something flickers in his eyes.
Recognition.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
“Report,” he says.
I don’t hesitate.
“Sir, we have confirmed evidence of a large-scale financial and operational network embedded within government systems,” I say. “Military contracts, judicial ties, offshore accounts—billions redirected through layered organizations.”
Jase steps in beside me.
“Director Hayes is involved,” he adds. “And he’s not the top.”
The President doesn’t react immediately.
But I see it.
That slight tightening in his jaw.
He already suspected.
Now he knows.
“How far does it reach?” he asks.
Daniel speaks before anyone else can.
“Farther than your current intel suggests,” he says calmly.
