Chapter 187. Stage Two (Part 3)

“Not that kind of past, Bro, but I’m glad you approve. And have you talked to The Chief?”

“Yeah, and I was surprised that he wanted in so fast that he was the epitome of Superman’s tagline of ‘faster than a speeding bullet’... You really have to tell me his story someday.”

“I will, but not right now, since I’m sure my new bodyguard/assistant, along with his sidekicks, will all be here shortly and though I surely want to introduce you so you can clear my name to him, I don’t think it’s the right time for that… yet.”

“Huh? So, you know who the governor is sending over?”

“I have a very good idea of who it is, but I think it’s perfect that Ed would choose him. As a matter of fact, I was counting on it. I guess now, I’m going to find out soon enough…”

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“So, Nick…” the Governor was saying at that moment as he had another slice of his beloved carrot cake for breakfast. “I finally decided that it would be you who will be guarding and assistin