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Wendy had left Jack Culverhouse’s place incredulous. He’d always been a stubborn bastard, but this time he’d crossed the line.
She knew she needed to get into Kyle Finney’s flat and see if there was anything in there which could lead them to his location. The usual protocol would’ve been to go to the senior investigating officer for clearance, but she was in absolutely no mood to speak to Malcolm Pope. Anyway, he’d probably have wanted a written report, a meeting and God knows what other red tape before he’d give authorisation, at which point it could well be too late for Kyle Finney.
No, she only had one option: she had to go over Malcolm Pope’s head. Fortunately for her, Chief Constable Charles Hawes was in good spirits as she volleyed off an explanation as quickly as she could, ho
