Chapter 176

Michael Free's phone buzzed, and he glanced at the caller ID, feeling a sinking sensation in his chest. "Patricia, please tell me you haven't gone and pulled something shady again."

"Why do you always assume I'm up to no good? This intel I've got for you is solid, straight from a trustworthy source. But if you'd rather not know where the Families are stashing their files, I'll hang up, and you can get back to the grind."

"We couldn't pin them down; how'd your crew manage it?"

"Simple. My crew's got brains your team could only dream of. If you threw more cash their way, they'd be on your payroll. So, you wanna know where they're hiding the goods, or should I just drop this?"

"If you hang up, you'll be banned from laying a finger on a computer for life."

"Michael, ever heard of a little place called 'China'? I've been itching t