"You either stand with John and the Mayor, or pack up and get out. I feel I need to disclose this to you..."
Paul listened, "Hmm," he murmured, "Thank you for the information, Lance…" It seemed he wanted to end the conversation, but then something came to mind, "Since you've noticed this issue, would you be interested in helping us resolve it?"
"What are you referring to…?"
Paul chuckled, "I'm referring to John, of course."
Lance remained silent for a while, "You're asking me to take care of the police chief?"
Paul heard reluctance in his voice, "It's 'acting' chief, and an 'acting' chief not acknowledged by us, so no one will look into it too closely."
Lance said nothing for perhaps over ten seconds, Paul must have sensed Lance's resistance.
He was in trouble now. The Five Great Families had just had a meeting, and some issues had arisen among them.
