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Kandinsky? This could be about his ed artifacts

Curiosity got the best of me “Let’s see that ID then”

After thehie, I asked for a business card He handed one tothe door in his face I replaced the gun in my waistband and ran to my computer

After a quick check online, I verified the number on the card as that of the local FBI office A quick call to the nu systeent

Only then did I unlock the chain and usher hi an invitation to sit on the sofa I kept an eye on hi to offer a drink

“I assume you knoho Slava Kandinsky is?” he said

My stomach clenched “What makes you say that?”

“You’ve been investigating his associates” It wasn’t a question

“What do you need withhis non-question

Phipps assumed an expression so serious his face seeerous men you’ve become involved with The best course of action would be for you to back off and leave this to the professionals”

“Any progress in finding out who took a shot at led not to shout the words

Phipps blinked “Who are you working for?”

I shook my head “Don’t you love when someone answers a question with another question?”

“I’m serious”

“So a to stay alive and figure out what happened to a friend”