‘Worth a surveillance job?’ asked Hardaker.
Holdsworth glanced at Sant and back at Hardaker. ‘Actually, we’ve got Capstick on it.’
‘Ah yes, you said he was busy.’
‘He’s already tailing her?’ Appleyard probed.
Sant took in her long eyelashes. ‘We’re one step ahead of the game,’ he said with a wink.
‘We should’ve been consulted,’ Appleyard said.
Silence filled the room. Sant ruffled his black hair for a second before folding his arms. ‘It was my call. I’ll give advance notice next time.’
‘In line with protocol,’ the chief inspector snapped.
‘Three months in writing.’
Appleyard aimed a stern face at Sant. ‘Say again?’
‘Ignore the dry humour,’ Holdsworth said as she kicked Sant from under the table.
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