Whitely said. “And your niece is no innocent. She’s done things, Ms Black – evaded my people at the Senate, colluded with divisive elements and now she is deep in with the organisation I am attempting to terminate. You cannot expect me to let all of that slide.” “Rosie went to Helios to bring them down from the inside – she’s risking her life.” Essie was struggling not to thump this guy, but his attitude wasn’t making it easy. “Besides, right now, you’ve got nothing and you know it. Whatever Rosie finds is worth more than pure water to you. You need her to make you look good. So when I get her out, and when I get you the information you need to stop Helios, you will make sure Rosie is cleared of all charges. Hell,” she leaned closer so they were nose to nose and she could smell his fishy breath, “you’ll throw her a goddamn parade, or I’ll find someone else who will appreciate this opportunity.” Whitely hadn’t moved, but she was getting to him. He was sweating, beads of it forming on his upper lip.
