Chapter 8 - The Memory Of A Brother
Admiral Vance walked with Evelyn toward the administrative elevators, offering her a handkerchief to wipe the remaining coffee stain from her sleeve.
"You handled that with incredible poise, Evelyn," the Admiral noted gently. "Most officials would have called security the second he raised his voice."
Evelyn took the handkerchief with a soft, grateful smile. "My younger brother was a lance corporal under a commander just like Miller, Admiral. He was blamed for missing gear until he nearly lost his life trying to clear his name."
Her dark eyes flashed with quiet resolve. "I promised myself when I took this post that no corrupt officer would ever use rank to crush an innocent service member again."
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"Your brother would be proud," Admiral Vance said respectfully. "The Secretary of Defense has already cleared your full report for immediate prosecution."
👉 How did the rest of the Pentagon staff react when the news of the bust spread?
