Smiles and Daggers

After a pause, Silas looked at Audrey and said, "Audrey, have you talked to Wallace? He owes us a big favor."

"I have." Audrey frowned helplessly. "Mr. Avery said the congressman controlling the Aviation Administration Department is his rival. Thus, his hands are tied."

Kaelen waved his hand. "It would be nice to have help, but we are not concerned even if there is none. What made them think rejec