The next morning, Ethan Cole arrived at the Executive Residence Annex early. At the entrance of Building No. 1, the driver, 'Heck', was meticulously washing the Oregon State Tagged Sedan. Although the logistics department had designated car wash and repair shops, Heck insisted on washing and checking the car every morning, making sure it was spotless and in perfect working order. Seeing Ethan arrive, Heck smiled slightly, seemingly accepting Ethan as Deputy Governor Ping's trusted associate. Ethan Cole smiled back and knocked on the door.
The staff member opened the door, and Ethan went inside to see Deputy Governor Scott Ping sitting at the dining table, eating breakfast while looking at documents. Ethan stepped forward and respectfully greeted him, "Deputy Governor Ping."
"Oh, Ethan is
