"The bank manager grows suspicious and calls the federal regulator’s office to verify their badge credentials directly."
"Hold on right there, Inspector," the bank manager said sharply, his hand resting firmly on the heavy desk phone as his eyes narrowed behind polished gold-rimmed glasses. "Protocol dictates that every unscheduled federal audit of this magnitude must be cross-verified directly with our regional regulatory liaison in Bern."
Bisma did not flinch. He kept his posture entirely rigid, his face a mask of calm, bureaucratic authority as he stared down the nervous executive across the polished mahogany desk.
"You are free to make your call, Director," Bisma replied smoothly, his tone laced with cold warning. "However, every minute your internal switchboard delays an active
