Erwin fell silent for several seconds. He then replied slowly, “I'm acquainted with this matter, Chief Cross. Though it was the Goodall brothers' fault for launching an investigation against you without being ordered to, is it necessary to make such a big deal out of it?”
“I was already unhappy about the Goodall brothers sabotaging Mr. Lucas, Mr. Holmes,” said Nathan blandly, “though he only has himself to blame him for the slip-up that had allowed the Goodall brothers control over him. The ruination of his career aside, he would be considered lucky even to keep his life! The Goodall brothers' choice to have me investigated was the final straw. Shouldn't you be responsible for their recklessness as their superior?”
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