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Chapter 7

Author: Perfect Timing
Harsh white light shone down in the interrogation room. Michael sat slumped in his chair, his face ashen.

The door opened again. This time, a middle-aged man in uniform walked in.

He swept his gaze around the room before finally looking at me. "Are you Andy Linden? I'm the director of the state's health department, and I'm also leading the investigation."

I stood up and handed him the thick stack of receipts.

The scam had run for three years with 76 students falling victim. There were more t
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