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“He assaulted my wife”

“Aida Gallo?” Henry says with a small sneer “No offense, but I wouldn’t take her word for it”

“That’s extre his stare “Not to mention, I saith my own eyes”

“You had him escorted out by security,” Henry says tersely “I expect better treatest donors”

I give a small snort

“Please I’ve got plenty ofto prostitute my wife for fifty-K And in any case, my relationship is with you, not with Oliver I doubt the fact that he’s a handsy drunk is a surprise to you So let’s cut to the chase of what’s really bothering you”

“Fine,” Henry snaps His face reddens,his bald head look shinier than ever “I heard you’re selling the Transit Authority property to Marty Rico I want it”

Jesus Christ I’m not even Alderman yet, the property isn’t for sale, and half the rubby fists around it

“I’ve got several interested parties,” I say, tapping htly on the top of his desk “I’ll be entertaining all bids”

“But you’ll give it to ly

He can threaten all he wants I’ away for free

“If the price is right,” I tell him

“You don’t want to make an ene because he wants to loom over me Unfortunately for him, that doesn’t hen you’re not the tallest man in the room

“I’ood,” I remark “After all, it says ‘capital’ on the door”

His face is turning darker and darker in color He looks like he’s about to burst a blood vessel