Chapter 281

Graham looked up and waved Evelyn over. "There you are. This is Caleb Carter. You've probably heard of him." Of course, Evelyn knew the man in front of her. He was a regular figure in political briefings, international summits, and coverage of military and diplomatic matters. He was one of the highest-ranking defense officials in the country. No matter how composed or rational she was, standing face-to-face with someone of that caliber was enough to catch her off guard. She quickly stepped forward, polite and composed. "Hello, I'm Evelyn Reed." Caleb shook her hand. He was warm and approachable, without a trace of his usual commanding presence. "I've heard plenty about you. Graham talks about you all the time. I finally get to meet you in person." Evelyn glanced at Graham. He kept his usual stern expression and gave a dismissive grunt. "I barely mention her. This lady's a handful. She's too stubborn for her own good." Evelyn smiled helplessly. "Right." Clearly, Caleb and Graham