Then he asked for the folder Thomas had supplied.

Matteo handed it over.

Cross examined the pages slowly.

“Who verified these statements?”

“Thomas.”

“Independently?”

Matteo’s jaw tightened.

“No.”

“The call transcripts?”

“Thomas.”

“And the photograph?”

Matteo looked toward the window.

Cross closed the folder.

“You need another investigator.”

“I have people.”

“You need someone whose continued employment does not depend on agreeing with you.”