The room fell into a tense silence after Rafael’s question.“So you’re saying,” Rafael continued coldly, “that my organization won’t be cleared unless I cooperate with you, and that you’ll use your authority to press us further if I refuse?”His gaze sharpened, calm but cutting.The Secretary of National Defense didn’t look away.“That’s not what I’m saying,” he replied firmly. “But you have to understand the situation we’re in.” The Police General stepped forward.“The Prime Minister is still missing,” he said. “If we delay, we lose him—and if we act blindly, we risk triggering an international conflict.”The President finally spoke again, his voice heavy with authority.“This is bigger than your organization, Mr. De Luna.” Rafael let out a quiet breath.“Bigger than my organization,&r
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