'I object'
Everyone was perplexed because the Presidential award was the highest-ranking award in the country. People work to their death yet fail to earn it. When the award was knocking right at Jason's junior door, why would Jason turn it down?
Whereas, the Chief Justice wasn't surprised like others by hearing Jason. He knew Jason had a reason to attend the meeting. He glanced at Bernard who was a bit confused.
How could Bernard believe the chief of Team Ace, the secret service, would see an officer bear the injustice?
Well, the old man was right. Jason bothered to use his precious time to teach someone a lesson. His gaze landed on Bernard who looked dignified but he failed to hide his guilt from Jason.
The Chief Justice waved his hand at Jason to explain his reason and he anticipated the show as Jason wasn't doing anything illegal to reprimand him.
