"But you're different, Dean. People have their circles. If you want to go further in the police system, you need to learn how to invest in yourself and integrate into higher circles."
A realization flickered in Dean's eyes. This Christmas, Old Laine must have made such a big deal of it because he was thinking about paving the way for those who would follow. With the family line not exactly thriving, I've become the junior he values most.
Understanding this, Dean smiled and pushed the check back. "Grandfather, no need. I may not have much cash on hand, but I still have over ten million. And if nothing goes wrong, by the beginning of next year, I should be promoted to Captain of the Detective Bureau. Then I'll naturally be able to reach those higher circles."
Over ten million? Captain of the Detective Bureau?
