The Art of Smuggling by Craig Martelle & Michael Anderle

Author:Craig Martelle & Michael Anderle [Martelle, Craig]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2019-10-12T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Home of the Potentate of Magnanimous Austerity, Yemilore

Rivka placed her hand on the distraught potentate’s shoulder. “Let me guess. This system was approved by your insurance agent, ostensibly for Loids of Yoll. Chaz, connect me to the High Chancellor, please.”

The High Chancellor’s picture appeared, but only his voice came through. “I’m in a meeting. What do you need?”

“I need authorities on Yoll to take Angora into custody immediately if you can find her. I suspect she knows we’re onto her.”

“Inside job?”

“Before the artwork was even purchased, it had already been stolen. That’s my supposition, High Chancellor. We’ll get to the bottom of things once I get to Yoll. I’m still no closer to finding the smuggling ring, but if we can root Angora out of that metal box, I bet I can get what we need.”

“I’ll issue the order for immediate detention. You have a week to prefer charges before we have to let her go.

Rivka nodded at the screen even though she wasn’t sure the High Chancellor could see her. “I bet Loids isn’t going to like us crawling up their asses on a scavenger hunt, either. I only have circumstantial evidence at this point, but that’s enough to justify a warrant, even under the closest scrutiny.”

“I’ll be looking for your case notes soon, Magistrate. I’ll find your Gorandian, and you find me the smugglers.”

“I’m counting on the Gorandian to lead me to them.”

The High Chancellor signed off.

“Chaz, please coordinate with Erasmus and focus your financial searches on anything and everything Angora has touched.”

“We were already looking into her, but we will redouble our efforts.”

“As will I, Chaz.” Rivka’s lip twitched into a snarl. “I don’t know where your Marble Orb is, Potentate, but I have a good idea who to ask about it.”

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