Chapter 104 Insufficient Clearance

• "Please don't joke like this, sir. I would never disrespect you," Alaric said into the phone, sweating profusely, as he sat in his office in the Inspection Bureau building.
• On the other end of the line was his boss, Governor Lucian Hogan. Alaric's heart was pounding; he couldn't fathom what he had done to upset the man so much, leading to such a direct and accusatory call.
• "Hmph, you would never disrespect me, do you? Fine, tell me, then. How's the Zimmers' case coming along? Have you caught the culprit?" Lucian's voice was cold; though aged, it still carried immense authority.