The Perfect Suspect

Cora.

“Vanessa!” Dr Brennan interjected, his voice thick with fear. “Do you know the gravity of what you’re saying?”

She shot him a warning glare. “I do. I am not in any way obligated to run things by you before making my judgement. If you interrupt me again, I'll have you shot down.”

Before he could protest, I nudged him to keep quiet. Fortunately, he complied. Vanessa went on.

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