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Cole narrowed his eyes, but didn’t say a word

I did "If your daughter isher a visit one day" I let that hang in the air I’d been their Cold Killer before

"Well then" Cole cleared his throat He gestured to the ht "Carter, this is Police Chief S at the club"

The police? He was on the payroll?

Cole nodded, seeingmy arms over my chest, I tucked my head down I was content to wait, but I wanted to hear everything thisa baseball cap in his lap, his hands fidgeted with the strap, and his Adanore him, Jack Carter’s woman was at the club No, he’s not with us, but he wants to know everything so he doesn’t worry about her anyatCole a slight nod, I signaled for hi the results were…"

"Uh" He sent another skirting glance toback to Cole "Yes We think the backpack had been left there when the club wasn’t open It was in a back locker, and e checked to see what employee used it, there was no one It was an elanced at me once more I stared him down This cop was dirty I shouldn’t look down on him, but I did I’d killed I had blood on my hands, but I was loyal to those I loved If I had taken an oath to serve and protect, I would’ve followed that allegiance toand wiping his hands on his legs He was betraying his fas for us, because we paid the best and the Mauricio naot a paycheck because of his job That was it

"You’re not in the family" A voice inyou’re out when your actions show you’re in"

"Without video surveillance of your club, on’t be able to find out who put the bag there If we had that--" He sed again "We could rule out a lot of scenarios"

He wanted eyes inside He was lying

Cole rounded the desk His eyesHe wanted ot it, but I’d do what I wanted And even though there was no visible reaction frorin flickered over his features before he turned to face the police chief, his face wiped clean of all emotion

A rip His knuckles were turning white

"Jack, I know there was evidence collected I know there are little things, things telling you how the boether, maybe where those pieces were purchased Bo here tellingexcept that it was in a locker?"

"Sir--"