Of State: Affairs

"The legacy is a lie, Sarah," he interrupted, turning back to the table. "I’ve spent four years managing the state of affairs , but I forgot how to manage my own soul. Let the truth be the final affair of state.". Affairs of State: A Political Thriller | C. A. James

"We have two hours before the press briefing," Sarah continued, sliding a folder across the table. "We can blame a mid-level aide, or we can go for a full-scale cybersecurity distraction.". Elias finally looked at her. "And what about the truth?" Affairs of State

"Elias, you can't be serious," Sarah whispered. "The party, the legacy—" "The legacy is a lie, Sarah," he interrupted,

Sarah gave a short, mirthless laugh. "Truth isn't a currency in this town, Elias. It's a liability.". Affairs of State: A Political Thriller | C

"The optics are catastrophic, Elias," his Chief of Staff, Sarah, said, her voice tight. "The leak didn’t just expose the trade negotiations. It exposed the motive . If the public finds out this was a personal favor for a donor, the 'affairs of state' become the 'crimes of the century.'".