Chapter 105

The Attorney General was taken aback by the Director of the FBI's unusual dinner invitation. They weren't exactly pals, more like professional acquaintances, so the offer intrigued him enough to say yes. They ended up dining at the fancy Hay-Adams restaurant, which raised the Attorney General's eyebrows since it seemed a bit out of the Director's usual budgetary range.

"So, Michael, are you planning to wine and dine me, butter me up, and seal the deal right here at the restaurant, or are you going to take me to bed for that?" Clark quipped, half-jokingly.

"Clark, you wound me. I thought we were just here for some casual conversation and a good meal," Michael replied, feigning offense.

"You? Enjoying yourself? I'll believe it when I see it. Alright, spill it. What's on your mind?"

"Alright, Michael, you've piqued my interest. Lay it on me. What's the scoop?" Clark leaned in, eager