He turned the paper.
Arthur’s name was not on that page.
Not yet.
At 9:20, we moved to the administrative conference room.
The appointment memorandum was placed on top.
Daniel pointed to paragraph four.
I read it.
Then again.
My office was listed as the senior reviewing authority for the independent assessment connected to the proposal.
I looked up.
“You knew this.”
“I knew the assignment could involve your office.”
“You knew more than that.”
“I knew enough to ask whether you wanted a recusal prepared.”
“Why didn’t you tell me at the gate?”
“You were at the gate.”
“That isn’t an answer.”
“No.”