Dangerous Illusions by Hannon Irene

Author:Hannon, Irene [Hannon, Irene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Suspense, Mystery, Romance, Contemporary
Amazon: B06XBZ8429
Goodreads: 34514048
Publisher: Revell
Published: 2017-10-03T07:00:00+00:00

“Good news, boss. We may have a lead on Elliott.”

Dmitri Kozlov swiveled away from the panoramic view of the Miami oceanfront as Oleg Petrov spoke from his office doorway.

“Come in. Sit.” He waved a hand across the expanse of burled walnut that formed his desktop, toward one of the plush, leather-upholstered chairs on the other side. “Tell me.”

Oleg took the chair he’d indicated. “We had a hit on his credit card.”

“Interesting.” Dmitri leaned back, set his elbows on the cushioned arms of his chair, and pressed his fingertips together. Why would Elliott use that card at all . . . and why now, after so many weeks? “What did he buy—and where did he buy it?”

“Shoes . . . in St. Louis. For less than one hundred dollars.”

That made no sense.

Dmitri tapped his fingertips together. Elliott knew how the operation worked, knew the connections they had, knew their tracking abilities. Why would he risk using a credit card they could easily trace for such a small purchase?

Whatever the reason, though, this was a welcome lead. To disappear for such a long stretch had been quite a feat. It was difficult to escape from this organization, as others had learned to their regret.

As Elliott would learn too, once they found him.

“You are certain it was his card?”

“Yes.”

“Perhaps it has been stolen.”

“That’s possible. Or he might have used it by mistake.”

Not likely. Elliott was impatient and greedy, but he was also meticulous. There was a story behind his sudden reppearance.

But as long as it led them to him, that story was irrelevant.

“Touch base with our contacts who have access to law enforcement in St. Louis. See if his name is on police radar.”

“As you wish.”

A hint of reluctance underscored the man’s words, and Dmitri studied him. “You have concerns?”

“Yes.”

If anyone else had been sitting across from him, Dmitri would have dismissed such a reservation with a flip of his hand. But Oleg had been in his employ for more than three decades. He was smart, played by the rules of the organization, and had keen insights. Dmitri might run the show in southern Florida, but trusted lieutenants were worth their weight in gold—and Oleg’s thoughtful analysis of situations had proven valuable in the past.

“Tell me.” He leaned back and laced his fingers over his flat stomach.

“I do not think you will want to hear what I have to say.”

“I would not ask if I did not want to hear. Speak.”

“Very well.” He smoothed a hand down the knife crease in his slacks, and when he continued, his words were careful and precise. “We have already expended great time and effort on this search. I am wondering if pursuing it further is the best use of our resources and contacts. This will require cashing in favors that could be reserved for larger matters.”

“He stole from the organization, Oleg.”

“Yes. Eighty-five thousand dollars over eighteen months. But that is small change for us.”

“Small change adds up. Worse, if he gets away with this, others will try to do the same, with less fear of reprisal.

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