Changing The Bait

The commissioner closed his eyes and then nodded. Ezra tried to read his body language and instantly knew what he was going to say. "No! Absolutely not!" He denies even before saying it.

"Wait, what's going on? Ezra, what are you saying no for?" Scarlett asked in confusion. "Officer hasn't even said anything."

"Because I know what he is going to say." Ezra says glaring at him. "You better get your ass up and leave this instance. If you can't give us a solution then better leave than give us more problems."

Scarlett puts her hands on his shoulder, "are you sure you are not jumping into conclusions here? 

"I'm absolutely sure about that Scarlett!" Ezra fears that if the commissioner utters the words then she will immediately agree with his request. "I will ask you nicely this time, please leave. I can't afford to comply with your request, Officer. I just simply can't."