The Chief of the Securities inquired. Then, with a pitiful face, Damian Lakes, the personal assistant to the Head of the Syndicate, Mr. Clinton Bricks presented his rehearsed request and a fake name.

“Good morning, officer. My name is Damian Bruce and a relation of Mike Bruce.”

Now, the officer, who detected his lies at once, gave him a scanning look and played along.

“A relation of Mike Bruce?”

“Yes.”

“If I may ask, what is his Department?”

“He is not a staff but a victim of the pandemic, who was rescued by your organization.”

"That's good. You are welcome.”

“Thank you, officer.”

They appreciated joyously. Then, the officer made...