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"There were only a few names that had names starting with 'Sen'

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"There were only a few names that had names starting with 'Sen'. I think the boss is right and it might be a senator," Erik said as he began playing with his device connected to the screens. "Luckily for Congress, they only have a select few that are on Diablo's payroll. The House of Representatives is a different story, but let's worry about that for another time."

Three profiles showed up on the screen.

"We have Senators Delilah Demetrius, Senator Theodore Asinine, and Senator Anthony Wiseman."

Xavier stood and pointed. "There. Senator Wiseman. I've been watching him for years now. He's from old money and is running for president. If Campbell wanted to brag about a powerful politician to sway our fake deal in his favor, it's this guy."

"He does run a strong campaign on gun rights and leans more conservative. He's popular in the polls." Erik said as he pulled up Wiseman's files. "No former arrests or charges. Works with multiple world organizations, squeaky clean."

"You mean he's good at covering his tracks. There's no way a guy like that hasn't run into any trouble." I said. "Do you think he could be the head? Xavier, you said you've been keeping an eye on this guy. Why?" I asked curiously.

Xavier scoffed incredulously.

"Because he's too clean, too nice. Especially with his policies in this political climate, no way that he doesn't have any dirt. Do you know how many politicians are honest people and want to do 'right' for the people? Practically none. Everyone has secrets.

"I mean, look at us, Asshole! We run a criminal organization that goes after other criminals. We are no angels and neither is he. Something about him has been nagging at me and we may actually uncover the monster behind the mask," Xavier began pacing, keeping his eyes on Wiseman's face on the screen.

"He has to be a key player, possibly in charge. A man in a high position taking control of local governments and parts of the federal government? Even if the people the Diablos bought aren't aware of who's in charge, they're still puppets he could control. Becoming president of the United States would be a big score, gaining him access to an incredible amount of information and resources." Xavier said.

Damn it to hell. That would make it virtually impossible to take the Diablos down. Lorenzo could then be completely out of our reach.

"How do we take him down? He'll be protected. Lorenzo most likely informed him about Rosaline, the thorn in his side. Why don't we leak the list to the media, revealing all the names? The public can easily turn on people if there is an accusation and strong evidence." I suggested, angry at the situation.

"If we put it out now, they'll all run. Some will be able to talk or buy their way out of it. No, we need them all to be pinned down, either in one location or already surrounded and can't get away." Xavier informed me. He sighed. "Erik, where is Wiseman now?"

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