Monica turned her stiff neck and looked into a pair of deep, calm, sky blue eyes, and spoke in a faint tone, "You've known Julia for a long time, haven't you?"
Barrett Walker didn't know how to respond, his mind was a mess, and he was speechless.
"I understand, you may leave! Let me have some peace and quiet!" Watching Barrett Walker's reaction, Monica's expression changed countless times, her tone instantly became more rigid, shaking her head as she pushed Barrett Walker out.
"Listen to my explanation!" Barrett Walker finally reacted and hurried to grab the composed Monica.
"Let me have some peace!" Monica roared with a hoarse voice, fierce like a mad tiger, unexpectedly powerful, Barrett Walker was caught off guard and was slapped hard in the face, instantly ringing in his ears and feeling dazed, pushed out the door without knowing what to do.
Barrett Walker stood outside the door for a long time before realizing that he had been pushed there. He knocked on the door and said, "Monica, open the door! At least let me in!" But no matter how Barrett Walker knocked on the door, there was no response. Barrett Walker wanted to turn and leave, but in the end, he sighed and leaned against the door, falling asleep, on this chilly night.
The explosion in the bamboo forest shook the entire federal government. Luckily, not many of the aristocratic children from the prestigious high schools died, otherwise, the consequences would have been dire. The Federal House of Representatives was brightly lit tonight, obviously, this incident was not about the conspiracies of these congressmen, but it made them even more furious. If their children could not be kept safe in the future, the entire federation would not be secure.
Beside Light Smith sat the executive senators of the radical faction, with four out of the nine executive senators being black. Wayne Smith was the only radical who fully agreed with Light Smith's views. He sat to Light Smith's right, watching the excited discussions of the senators with disgust. The inefficiency of the federal government was due to these bureaucratic officials who loved to show off. Perhaps this incident would be an opportunity to integrate federal resources and make the organization operate quickly and efficiently. Wayne Smith whispered to Light Smith, "What are the opinions of the higher-ups this time?"
Light Smith looked at Wayne Smith, showing a mocking expression. "What else can the higher-ups do? They are ambiguous in their attitude. These people only know how to argue. When will they truly come up with a plan? Taxpayers' money is wasted on a bunch of actors!"
"Look! Obama Terence, Dan Washington, Troy Benjamin, as members of the black community, I truly feel sorry for them. We have always been called impulsive, but who would've thought that we've all become a group of English gentlemen. We have lost our courage!" Wayne Smith shook his head and continued, "This time, we must seize enough power. The federation must not sink any further. Everything is according to plan."
"Very well!" Light Smith nodded and looked as the three speaker-executives entered, and the assembly of congressmen and executive senators stood up to pay their respects.
Looking at the clearly divided two factions and then at the excitement of the radical faction controlling the federal intelligence system, Audrey Rothschild frowned slightly, feeling uneasy, and sat down. Has the hidden undercurrent finally surged to the surface, causing massive waves?
Before she could sit down, Light Smith, who had been preparing, almost jumped up, and loudly said, "Although the federation is a free country, it is a human kingdom threatened by the end times. It is the last paradise for humanity. But now, such a thing has happened in this paradise. Will we still have freedom in the future? As the ancient Chinese saying goes, without rules, there is no order. Is unrestricted freedom truly freedom? No, this time, the Free Hunters Alliance is so rampant because there is too much freedom. Think about how we have worked tirelessly and devotedly for the people of the federation, but our descendants are threatened by the freedom we have given. Can we allow such a problem? I strongly suggest strengthening the surveillance rights of the charter system!"
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After a passionate speech, Light Smith sat down, and the executive senators of the radical faction stood up and applauded. This time, they were determined to seize this power with one fell swoop, and put an end to those who only talk about freedom but do nothing.
As the applause in the House of Representatives gradually died down, Wayne Smith stood up again and casually threw a stack of documents onto the table. The assembly of congressmen and executive senators fell silent, not knowing which individuals' evidence was contained in the documents. With Wayne Smith's deafening words, the entire room did not hear what he said, and anxiously waited for the end. Those troublemakers were at a loss and scared.
Wayne Smith had never felt so dazzling before, attracting everyone's attention. Perhaps this was what they called the desire for power, even though it was no longer a privilege of men, it did not stop men from seizing power.
Looking at the excited crowd, the radical faction had truly seized the perfect moment. Even the three speaker-executives, who could jointly lead the entire federation, had to make a statement. Although the three of them together could dominate the will of the entire federation, the incident from yesterday was too significant. It was unnecessary to suppress it, and it only allowed the radical faction to gain more power and release the chains around their necks.
Audrey Rothschild shook her head slightly at the two men, clearly indicating that the chains had to be released. She then called over Obama Terence, and the three of them nodded in unison. Obama Terence's expression seemed to stiffen, as it seemed as if his neutral faction was about to be overshadowed by the radical faction. His position would no longer exist, and it was a false name.
After receiving a response, Obama Terence, despite the huge waves of emotions inside him, remained calm on the surface. Having been a politician for decades, he had honed his thick skin to perfection. "Due to the extremely malicious nature of the terrorist attack, which shook the federation, and in order to make a fair and just decision for the entire human federation, the three speaker-executives of the Federal House of Representatives unanimously decided to have the Federal Investigation Bureau conduct investigations, the nine executive senators personally supervise, and the Supreme Court to pass judgment. The vote will be held below!"
This move was truly shocking to the House of Representatives. It meant that the radical faction was about to be unleashed, and if they gained real power, no one would have freedom anymore. The moderate faction wanted to oppose it, but the situation had escalated too much and they dared not go against public opinion. Their power came from the people, unlike those powerful families who relied on their own strength to rise to power, and also unlike the radical faction members.
"Wishing for its destruction, one must first make it go mad! This is the end of the country!" Many members of the moderate faction lamented, but the evidence in Wayne's possession made them cautious and they did not dare to act rashly.
The parliamentary assembly finally ended, and ultimately, the big tiger was let out of its cage. It was unclear what this meeting had changed. The hand controlling the entire situation might be leading the federation down an irreversible path, or perhaps it was leading it to a true solution. No one knew what the next move of the government machine would be, and only a few people were mourning in silence, lamenting for their beloved federation.
At this moment, Barrett Walker was sleeping soundly, unaware that significant changes were quietly taking place within the federation. He stumbled into the room and suddenly woke up, only to be met with Monica's cold and indifferent expression. Barrett grumbled, "You're awake ?"
"Why haven't you left yet?" Monica asked, her face icy.
"I want to clarify that there's nothing between me and her. She doesn't even know me," Barrett hurriedly explained.
"What does that have to do with me? We're just friends, no matter who you go after, whether it's a woman or a man, it's none of my concern!" Monica had spent the night sleepless, her eyes swollen like peach pits. She listened to Barrett's explanation and coldly retorted.
Knowing Barrett's previous temperament, even though they had known each other since childhood, getting him to say anything sentimental was like cutting flesh. Besides, they hadn't officially defined their relationship. Barrett looked at Monica's teary eyes, feeling unbearable heartache, and quickly embraced her, saying, "It doesn't matter, we're both unmarried, the man has feelings, the woman has intentions, we might as well join forces in this embarrassing situation. Be my girlfriend! A real girlfriend!"