CHAPTER SIXTEEN
9:48 p.m.
United States Naval Observatory – Washington, DC
Susan and Pierre sat in the small sitting area of their bedroom, watching Michael Parowski on TV. He was on his fourth show in the past three hours. Without confirming anything, he had easily cemented his status as the next Vice President of the United States. He was also acting as the de facto mouthpiece of the administration in the wake of the latest terror attacks.
Susan had said nothing to Pierre about the threats Michael had issued during their meeting. What she had done was ask for a meeting with some people who might counterbalance Michael’s presence, or even put Michael on his heels. That meeting should take place shortly.
“This is what I can tell you,” Parowski said to the pretty blonde host sitting to
