Chapter 236

“You’ve got no business promising anything to Jong,” insisted Kasen as soon as the Americans were gathered in a meeting room at their hotel. “You do not represent the United States here. We are under no obligation to keep any of your promises!”

“Then why are you so upset?” asked Steve calmly. “I have no authority, so any promise I make would be the same as coming from a cab driver in Chicago. Would you be upset if a mechanic from Dallas made a promise to Jong? You need to chill a little, and you’d be well served to think about what you’re saying before you say it.”

“I just don’t want Jong to get the wrong impression!” insisted Kasen. “Was that last remark supposed to be a veiled threat or something?”

“Actually, it was,” snapped Steve. “You’d better pull in your horns around me or we’ll be mixing it up. Your constant babble is getting on my nerves.”

“You don’t scare me. I’m a Congressman, and as such, your superior. I can have you court-martialed if I choose.”