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Nicholas Boothman
When he published it, the internet split open again. Half called him a coward for softening.
Half called him a monster for continuing.
Both had evidence.
By noon, Senator Holbrook called.
“Mr. Talbot,” she said, “the Senate is holding hearings on Verax. You’re being subpoenaed to testify.”
“When?”
“Next week.”
“I’ll be there.”
“I’d prepare for a hostile audience. A lot of people want to see you in prison.”
“I know.”
“One more thing. We’ve read your confession. The one about your fifteen years of corporate deception.”
Henry closed his eyes.
“We’ll be using it.”
“I assumed you would.”
“As evidence of your character.” “Or lack of it?”
A pause.
“Yes,” she said. “Or lack of it.” The call ended.
Henry looked at the others. “They’re going to crucify me.” Jinji said, “Probably.”
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