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But he didn’t ”

“For starters, you’ve lied on record to an investigating officer Call your attorney”

“Wait, wait” Rubbing a hand over his mouth, David paced the room “It isn’t necessary It isn’t necessary to take this that far”

“That’s your choice Would you care to revise your previous statement?”

“This is a delicate matter, Lieutenant”

“Funny, I’ve always thought of murder as a crude matter, myself”

He continued to pace, working his hands together “You have to understand the business is in a tenuous position at thekind of publicity will influence certain transactions In a week, two at the most, it will all be resolved”

“And you think I should hold off on all this until you get your financial ducks in a row?”

“I’d be willing to compensate you for your time and your discretion”

“Would you?” Eve widened her eyes “What sort of coelini?”

“I can swing ten thousand” He struggled for a sood”

Eve crossed her arelini offered aprimary Lieutenant Eve Dallas, and the aforesaid bribe was refused”

“Bitch,” he said softly

“You bet Why were you at Channel 75 last night?”

“I’ve never said I was”