Chapter 4 - The Wall
Angela confronted Maddox the next morning in his office. She laid the logs on his desk.
"Explain these, Sergeant."
Maddox glanced at the papers. His expression hardened. "Property adjustment orders. Approved. Above my pay grade."
"By who?"
"Chain of command."
"Then give me the name of the person who approved them."
"I can't do that."
"Why not?"
Maddox stood up. "Back off, Lieutenant. You don't know who you're pushing."
"I'm pushing whoever's stealing from this unit."
"You're pushing people who can ruin your career before it starts." He leaned across the desk. "Your grandfather didn't retire honorably. He was pushed out. For asking too many questions. You want the same thing?"
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Angela's blood ran cold. "What did you just say?"
"You heard me. Now get out of my office."
