In the ruthless and deceitful arena of politics, the real battles often don’t take place in voting booths or courtrooms, but in the minds of the public. Michael Bennett, who had just witnessed firsthand the brutality of Ben Carter—the now-unmasked “Eminence”—realized he had been pulled into a true information war. This was a fight to control the narrative, where truth could be twisted, facts manipulated, and perception turned into the deadliest weapon of all. In the chaos following the attack at Maria’s office, Michael had to choose his tactics wisely, for every word he spoke, every image broadcast, would determine who won the hearts and minds of the people—and who would be destroyed.
The gunshot tore through the silence of the night, followed by impenetrable darkness. Michael Bennett fel
