funny and odd. You just spent an hour railing against politicians and business leaders. Now you would use me to gain their support?”

“Vivianne, that’s rhetoric. It’s necessary to inspire people. I’m not so feeble-minded to think that all politicians are corrupt.”

She shook her head. “So, it’s all an act?”

“Hardly! All I am saying is that there are still honest people in the world, even in the State,” he said. “I’m simply asking is that you leverage your connections to help find others like yourself.”

“Suckers with money?”

Vivianne...

He locked his gaze on her.

“Vivianne, my time is short. And for you, this is your opportunity for redemption. An opportunity to give back to this city what y...

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