Chapter 8 The Senator's Laughter

• "You actually asked me how much Elias paid me?" Senator Hudson managed to gasp out, wiping a tear from his eye.
• "Yes," I said, folding my arms tightly across my chest. "I am conducting a formal investigation."
• He broke into another loud fit of laughter, pointing a finger directly at my face. Two nearby guests in silk attire looked over, chuckling along as if I had just delivered a world-class stand-up routine.