Chapter 177

Thursday morning, Director Free sifted through his mail and found a message from the IRS regarding Fred Hastings. After reading it, he chuckled. Ever since Fred started his job, he'd been getting refunds from the IRS, always claiming zero dependents and checking the box to donate to political campaigns. Each document he submitted was as pristine and meticulous as his work for the Attorney General.

Yet, Fred had underestimated his net worth. He possessed $207,642 in assets. Technically, they could slap him with charges for lying to a federal officer. But Free dismissed it as a minor detail. He reached for the phone and dialed the Attorney General's office.

"What's up, Michael?"

"Fred lied to us. Turns out he's not as squeaky clean as I thought."

"No way! After all these years knowing him, I'd never have guessed he'd pull something like that."

"Well, Clark, I've got the evidence right h