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The Naked Beat

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I looked shocked. "That's what you want to know? Not about the girl being murdered?"

"You said she was murdered, Randolph. If she was a hype she probably snuck the needle into the hospital and shot herself up."

I turned to look dead at him. "You clammed up when I mentioned Jade Chen on the phone. What the hell is going on here, Harrigan?"

He got up and went back to the bell, picked up the cloth, and started polishing it again.

Then it hit me like a speeding train.

"Oh, my God! You're on her payroll. You're being bribed!"

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    Neville Hunt over 7 years ago

    Jaded Jim, eh? Only one thing worse than a bent copper, Jake, and that's one who's your mate. Watch your back, fella!

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    Christopher over 7 years ago

    Sound advice, Neville! Thanks for reading.

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    Christopher over 7 years ago

    Well, you might be surprised at the next chapter, Drew.

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