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“Can anybody hear us on this line?”
“No, it’s entirely private, and I have my phones swept regularly for bugs.”
Her voice became more confidential. “I got on my computer when I came to work, and I found a bank account associated with the blank card.”
“I rather thought you might. Is there anything in it?”
“Does this call come under attorney-client privilege?”
“First you have to hire me as your attorney.”
“Okay, you’re hired, starting now.”
“Then you’re covered.”
“The account balance is a million six hundred thousand dollars.”
“Wow.”
“What does this mean?”
“It means you’re a million six richer than you were yesterday. Can you print out a statement?”
“There’s a button for that.”
“E-mail me a copy of the statement.”
“Okay. I have a confidential question.”
“Shoot.”
“Is the money in this account tax-free?”
“Generally speaking, any income you receive is taxable, unless it’s deductible.”
“Well, I know that, but is my new million six tax-free? I mean, if I don’t pay taxes on it, will anybody know?”
“I’m sorry, I didn’t hear that.”
“I said, Will anybody know, if I don’t pay taxes on it?”
“We must have a bad line. I can’t hear a word you’re saying.”
“I get it.”
“I didn’t hear that, either. Bye-bye.” He hung up, and buzzed Joan.
“Yes, sir?”
“Scan and send a standard representation memo and a bill for a hundred dollars to Vanessa Morgan.”
15
Stone called aprivate line at the Agency.
“Lance Cabot.”
“Lance, it’s Stone.”
