Chapter 347: Famous Scene

The battle unfolded in Baghdad, but the main battleground was in DC.

Panetta was urgently summoned to the White House, feeling perplexed. He didn't know why he had the chance to be received by the President. however, upon seeing his biggest rival at the White House, it all became clear to him.

A fierce struggle for power between two influential deputies had put the Bureau Chief in an awkward position. Both had their strengths and weaknesses.

But now, without making the conflict public and with Panetta brought to the White House unknowingly, he had to witness his rival's shining moment in front of the President.

In other words, if Panetta watched his rival perform well in front of the President, he'd better resign willingly.

Being transferred out would also work—just no more internal fighting within the CIA.

The President and the Director were both irritated, and they made a choice, but it wasn't Panetta.

Panetta was in a panic.