Chapter 18 - 14: Bootlegging
"Finished talking?"
I nodded and handed the phone back to the policewoman. "Paul is an ambitious prosecutor. He’ll definitely run for election in the future—maybe a senator or a mayor. This case is important to him. He’s not going to be too nitpicky with me."
"You’ve grasped human nature." The policewoman looked at me quietly.
"I should say, I’ve seen through the interests. Everyone gets what they need, it’s that simple."
"Alright, the bureau wants me to take Kelly back."
"OK, take care of her."
"I will."
"Boss, are you really going?" Kelly was still worried, after all, she was an illegal immigrant.
"Don’t worry, it’s all sorted. You just need to wait."
"Let’s go, girl." Stella took Kelly back.
Watching the police car disappear on the street, I exhaled deeply.