Deadly Deception by Rayna Morgan

Author:Rayna Morgan [Morgan, Rayna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rayna Morgan
Published: 2019-06-20T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

The visitors arrived at Marge’s condo for their appointment with Toby.

Warren appeared casual in khaki pants and a button-down shirt. Following her father’s instructions, Maddy dressed in a more provocative manner. The floral dress with plunging neckline ended inches above her knees.

Marge led them into a room filled with white leather furniture and colored accessories. An easel stood at one side of a glass door leading to the balcony. Beside it was a small table with a palette and a jar filled with brushes.

“Are you a painter?” Warren asked, pointing to a canvas with the outline of a boat.

“The marina provides scenery which inspires me. With my husband gone, I have time to indulge my passion.” She smiled shyly. “At least it’s a way to exercise my brain.”

“You never know,” Warren said. “Grandma Moses was in her late seventies when she began to paint in earnest.”

Marge giggled and waved a hand toward the couch.

“Toby should be here any moment. Have a seat. I’ll bring coffee.”

“Let me help,” Maddy said, following their hostess to the kitchen.

Warren walked around, viewing pictures of Marge and her family scattered through the room.

“I’ll get it,” he called, when the bell rang.

He extended his hand to the young man at the door.

“You must be Toby. I’m Warren Conley. Marge is in the kitchen fixing coffee. Come in and have a seat.”

“When Marge called, I welcomed the chance to be of service,” Toby said, making himself comfortable. “She’s a sweet woman who’s experienced a deep sorrow. I’m glad I’ve been able to help by safeguarding her finances.”

Warren bit his tongue, knowing Marge’s experience with the scoundrel. “You appear to take your fiduciary responsibility seriously.”

“Absolutely, Warren. I think of myself as a retired person’s best friend.” He smiled broadly. “I assume it’s all right for me to call you Warren.”

It was easy to see what a charmer Toby was, but his ingratiating manner rubbed Warren the wrong way. Nevertheless, he murmured assent.

“Marge mentioned your collection of gold coins,” Toby said, with a glint in his eye. “My company offers a variety of services including purchases, storage, and sales. Are you thinking of adding more gold to your portfolio?”

“It’s something to consider with the economic volatility we’re facing.”

“It’s a smart move, believe me. These are troubled times financially. A sophisticated investor like you knows gold has historically been the ultimate hedge against instability. May I inquire whether you have an IRA account?”

“Why do you ask?”

Toby wasted no time making his pitch. “IRA accounts traditionally depend on stocks and mutual funds linked to the economy. When the economy suffers, the value of IRA accounts may plunge. On the other hand, gold has outperformed the stock market by over three hundred percent over the past decade.”

Before Warren digested what was said, the young man plunged ahead.

“Precious metals provide protection against inflation and the declining dollar. As the dollar loses value, people lose wealth and purchasing power. If the value continues to shrink, paper-heavy portfolios will be worth much less. With

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