Hot Revenge Box Set 4
Chapter 5
Richard
My friend, Will Stanton, the police commissioner, has called by in person to deliver his news. None of us are happy about it.
Will stands, arms folded, sucking at his teeth. “Richard, you know I’ll do whatever I can, but I have budgets to keep to. If Klempner’s out of the country now, there’s a good argument to say that the danger to Charlotte and Georgie, and whoever else, has moved on. I’m going to have a tough case to answer, keeping a police guard here for much longer.”
Elizabeth, sandwiched between Mitch and Charlotte on the settee, widens her eyes. I’m not happy that Will chose to deliver this here and now, within the hearing of my pregnant wife. She’s all but at term and I don’t like her getting upset
James wears a face like a thundercloud. “The original attack on Charlotte happened before Klempner arrived here. And was planned long before that.”
Will is stony-faced. “Be that as it may, we all know those events were about drawing Klempner out. That’s been done now, and whatever else happens between him and this female Nemesis of his, it’s happening elsewhere.”
“But…”
James’ protest is cut short by a wry-faced Michael strolling into the lounge. “Look who I just found outside.” He turns back towards the hall. “Come on in. No-one’s going to bite.”
The figure that enters is familiar and deeply reluctant. Wearing heavy-grade outdoor clothing and muffled up to the neck, he holds out gloved hands. “My apologies. This wasn’t my idea.”
Heads swivel.
“Hickman?” says James. “What are you doing here? You know Klempner’s not with us now, surely?”
“Mr Alexanders...” Hickman is the very image of a ‘heavy’. He gives James a nod. “…Yes, of course I know that. But while he is away, Mr Klempner has instructed me to keep an eye on what’s happening here.”
His voice turns dry and he casts an eye at Michael. “He was also insistent that I be discreet and not intrude on your family life. I did not ask to enter your home. I am a professional. I do the job I'm paid for.”
Michael gives him a sunny grin. “Does being professional necessarily entail standing outside and freezing your nuts off?”
Hickman sucks in a smile, scratching at his nose. “I suppose not, no.”
“Then for God’s sake, take that jacket off and have a hot drink. What’ll it be?”
Hickman unbuttons his heavy overcoat. Underneath, he’s still warmly dressed in pullover and jacket. “Coffee would go down well, thank you.”
“Coming up.”
silence, but his folded arms have gone into lockdown. He glares at Hickman. “You were on the video footage at the Lucky Time bar, the night Mickey Miller was attacked. You were talking to Klempner. Who
am
brow at Mitch. “I didn’t know you had
twitch. “Neither did I,
regards Hickman, unlocks his arms, reclasps hands behind his
current
takes a step or two, looming close. “You going to give
requires it. I do not anticipate you or
a look to Mitch, then Charlotte and Elizabeth, me and Michael. “And how do you all feel about this? I think we can all hazard a guess at what
back of a chair. “The kind of man who is very good at what he does,” he says… “And who has proved himself to be trustworthy. Will, it’s fine. We know Hickman. We’ve met him before under circumstances that
“Well, I haven’t. Who are you?” He jabs a finger towards
drawls his reply. “You heard Mr Alexanders. You can
Where else I know you from. You’re
us escape from Finchby’s place. He’d been hired as part of the effort to catch Klempner. When it became clear what
He circles the passively standing Hickman. “What
me to work for him as he
originally part of
knows I am a professional. So,
someone makes you a better
brows rise. “Then I might be interested in accepting, after I have completed my
snorts. “So, Lawrence Klempner has
having been bought, my loyalty will stay
“And after that?”
shrugs, purses his lips. “After
sniffs, rubs his
bodyguard.” … then huffing, opens the left
Hickman readjusts his
is pursuing Juliana Diaz. He
Where has
Will with a stare. “Commissioner, I am quite sure you have already interviewed Baxter. This must
the facts confirmed. And yes, Brazil was my understanding.” He paces for a moment, considering, then, “You seem
instructed me to tell you…” Will’s brows rise. Hickman smiles slightly. “… He also asked me to point
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