Chapter 16 Federal Interest

• Two men in dark suits stepped into Valerie's office without invitation. The taller one flashed a badge while the shorter agent closed the door behind them with deliberate authority.
• "Ms. Kim? Agent Rodriguez, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This is Agent Brad. We need to ask you some questions about Xavier Cross."
• Valerie's assistant hovered nervously in the doorway until Agent Rodriguez gestured for her to leave.