"We don't have any state-level resources," Leo said to Roosevelt in his mind. "How are we supposed to ask the state for help?"
Roosevelt reminded him.
"Think about it. Who gave you the opportunity to stand on this construction site? And what promises did he make to you?"
Leo understood at once.
He found a quiet corner and dialed John Murphy's number.
He laid out his entire predicament.
"Representative Murphy, Carter Wright is using all his executive power to try and kill my project in the cradle," Leo said. "I need someone who can put him in his place, a voice he absolutely cannot ignore. You promised you would introduce me to Senator Daniel Sanders."
Representative Murphy's voice on the other end of the line sounded extremely grave.
"I know the situation is urgent, Leo. That idiot Carter Wright is digging his own grave. He thinks he's coming after you, but he's actually attacking the federal project I fought so hard to secure. This is a slap in my face."
