Dean looked at Lawrence with admiration. When it came to taking the blame, this guy was experienced and had a keen nose for it. He truly was the man with the most complaint records in the entire Los Angeles Police Department.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Dean led Merck to the conference room. Daisy, showing her perceptiveness, promptly served two cups of coffee. In front of outsiders, she ensured Dean looked good.
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Merck drank his coffee, easing the fatigue from a sleepless night. Dean quickly flipped through the documents in his hands. This was the file of a woman suspected of being a follower of the Cannibal Demon.
