As time went by, more and more military officers gathered in the Ministry of Defense's conference room, and when the clock pointed to ten forty-five, the President also appeared in the room.
The President's aide stated at the very moment the door opened that the President still had to meet a certain country's ambassador at noon, so regardless of whether this meeting could be completed or not, the President could only stay for one hour.
Time was very tight.
When the President came in, his usual signature smile was gone from his face. When he saw Lynch, he gave a slight nod as a greeting, then sat down in his seat.
"Gentlemen, time is limited, let's skip the pleasantries and begin…"
The official chairing the meeting for the Ministry of Defense then stood up.
