She picked up the English muffin and tore it in two. She dropped both halves on the bread plate and focused her gaze on him.
“If you drop the kidnapping charge, she’ll be eligible for immediate release. Will your boss agree to let her out?”
“I just finished a project for the AG. At the moment, I’m his fair-haired boy.” Carter smiled modestly. “I think he’ll go with my recommendation.”
He was making a hell of an attractive offer. She guessed what he’d ask in return.
“You don’t want the AG to learn that you showed bad judgment in cooperating with Freemantle.”
“If the AG loses confidence in me, he won’t be inclined to look favorably on anyone I name as a candidate for early release. Be a shame if that happens.”
“A real shame.” She frowned. “I don’t understand why you couldn’t tell me th
