The bearded man burst out laughing. "Smith, do you really think that I was hired by just Hammerson Defense? Councilor Henry's gun control plan affects more than one person. Also, I'm sorry to have to tell you that Councilor Henry's plane just crashed into the ocean, and his body can't be recovered. How about that?"
Smith found that hard to believe. "That's impossible. You can't cover this up."
The bearded man grinned sardonically. "Yes, we can. The people behind me are more powerful than you can imagine. Now, tell me where the woman and the baby are."
Smith was suspicious. "If you've succeeded, why are you still looking for them?"
Chuckling, the bearded man was about to say something, when another group of men entered the factory.
He rose and greeted the newcomers with a much more sincere smile. "Oh, boss, you're here."
Luke raised an eyebrow at the "boss" who had just arrived.
