Split Second (Sean King & Michelle Maxwell, #1)

by David Baldacci

“Just so we’re clear, I accept full responsibility for what happened, and none of my men should be affected. They were following orders. It was my call and I blew it.” “Good of you to say. I’ll see what I can do about that.” He paused and added, “I suppose you wouldn’t consider resigning.” “No, Walter, I really wouldn’t. And just so you know, I’m hiring an attorney.”

“Of course, you are. This is America. Here any screwup can hire a lawyer and actually get money for being incompetent. You must be so proud.”