Chapter 41
Sergeant Zhuk refused to answer any of Michael’s questions or even say whether or not she’d found anything of note in Patience’s room. But she also failed to forbid him to ask questions of others or investigate on his own.
He immediately went to see Viktor at the Pushka Inn. They sat in Viktor’s office, with its view of the canal and Moika River. Viktor took one look at Michael and immediately poured them each a shot of vodka.
“Michael, take this.” He handed him the drink. “Good to see you again, but I can tell by your expression you aren’t here to see this lovely face of mine.”
“I need the name of a good criminal attorney. The charge is murder.” Michael downed the shot.
Viktor stared at him. “At least I know you're not the one charged since you’re walking the streets.” But
