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“Just trying to gethih ti to find the h on your agenda”

“Finding hiain, obviously exhausted by the outburst “What’s important now is to protect what’s left To do that, Sharon ated from the other women”

She didn’t like his opinion, but neither did she care for his color It was still alaret you some water, Senator DeBlass?”

He nodded, waved at her Eve slipped into the corridor and dispensed a cup of bottled water When she caular, his hands a bit steadier

“The senator has been overtaxing hioes before the House toht”

“I appreciate that I’ I can to close the case” She tilted her head “Political pressure is also a great weight on an investigation I don’t care to be monitored on my personal time”

Rockave her a mild smile “I’m sorry Could you qualify that?”

“I was monitored, and my personal relationship with a civilian reported to Chief Siht”

“The senator and Chief Sireed “However, it would hardly be ethical, or in the senator’s best interest, to monitor a member of the police force I assure you, lieutenant, Senator DeBlass has been rief and his responsibilities to the country to worry about yourpersonal relationships It has coh Chief Simpson, that you’ve had a number of liaisons with Roarke”

“An amoral opportunist” The senator set his cup aside with a snap “Ato add to his oer”

“A man,” Eve added, “who has been cleared of any connection with this investigation”

“Money buys iust

“Not in this office I’m sure you’ll request the report froes your grief, I intend to find the hter”

“I suppose I should commend your dedication” DeBlass rose “See that your dedication doesn’t jeopardize my family’s reputation”

“What changed your mind, senator?” Eve wondered “The first ti Sharon’s murderer to justice, and quickly”