"Hmm," Hannibal hummed, not only at the idea but also the hand. "Find the right people to climb the ladder, so to speak. Find out what he likes and how he likes it."
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"Hmm," Hannibal hummed, not only at the idea but also the hand. "Find the right people to climb the ladder, so to speak. Find out what he likes and how he likes it."