Chapter Nineteen
Erik managed not to grin as Captain Monahan glared at him and then Jia in turn.
“What are you two doing?” the captain barked, aiming a finger at a few holographic files hanging above his desk. “I just checked the case notes. You’re investigating a Class IV fraud?” He turned to Jia. “You would probably do the metroplex more good reviewing traffic fines.” He pointed at Erik. “And you’re not supposed to accept cases. You’re supposed to be assigned cases. I know you’re new here, but that’s no excuse.”
“I haven’t violated a single regulation.” Erik shrugged. “If you can point me to one I have, I’ll apologize. And are you really going to get pissed because we investigated a crime?”
The captain shrugged. “This should have been sent along. It’s not our business.”
“Sir, with a
