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I stared blankly “I haven’t taken count”

My hn? Was he in trouble? Was I saying too much or did he need me to tell them every detail to keep him safe? I didn’t know I didn’t knohether to talk or clam up

“But you are sleeping together?”

My eyes widened “I don’t think you can ask me that”

“I can It’s part of the investigation”

“What investigation? You said ould talk through this So far you’ve only asked me questions I think I should knohy I’ recorded Why there is so Why I’ I can’t identify” I folded ht to counsel”

He shook his head “Wait Wait Let’s talk You’re right”

It was the one bit of leverage I had ov

er the agent He wouldn’t want to bring anyone else into the room As soon as he did, I wouldn’t be any use to hies Require evidence Insist on a subpoena

I felt a slice of victory But it was the briefest of moments Before ent Kenneth pulled ation table Yes, it was a tiny, momentary victory

“This hn Hunter, is in fact a contract operative by the name of Jerehly classified docuovernment”

“No No” I shook h my limbs I couldn’t feel my body

“You and Mr West used your proximity to Greer Britt to obtain documents that are worth billions”

My palms flattened on the table “No That’s not possible”

“We have already questioned Miss Britt extensively We are aware you and West had access to work files She contends that you wouldn’t steal” He sat back in his chair “That’s not up to her, but to oes”