Deadly Cover-Up by Kathleen Tailer

Author:Kathleen Tailer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-01-10T18:29:42+00:00

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Their attacker reached in and closed the open notebook, which was resting on the ceiling of the overturned vehicle, before pulling it out the window and brushing off the bits of broken glass and debris that had collected on the cover. He wasn’t wearing sunglasses any longer, and Ben could see a coldness that filled the man’s dark brown eyes. The man had no remorse or conscience. Even though his hair was covered with a Jaguars cap, Ben thought the assailant looked remarkably like the same man that had attacked him only a couple of days before in his own home. He even thought he saw the same small scar under the man’s left eye. He had no doubt that a company the size of Southeastern could have several men such as this mercenary on their payroll. He wondered fleetingly if he was also looking at the man who had murdered Jeremy Sparks and his wife, along with Samantha Peretti.

“Thanks for this,” the man said in a gruff tone. “We’ve been looking for it for quite a while.” He smiled, but there was no mirth in his expression. He put his hand on the frame of the car. “You’ve caused me all sorts of trouble. I hope you can swim.”

“Don’t do it,” Ben said quickly. “You have what you need. You don’t need to kill us.”

“Ah, but if I don’t, you will continue to be a problem. Besides, what’s two more? As I said, I hope you can swim.” He smiled malevolently again, then stood. Ben could see the man’s legs as he circled the car, and he grabbed Jordan’s hand and squeezed it, imagining that the man was studying the best way to cause the most damage. He knew their time for talking was short.

“Don’t be afraid,” Ben said quickly and softly, hoping their enemy couldn’t hear him. “We can do this. Okay? Hold on to your seat belt as we fall, just like you’re doing, and pull up your feet so your ankles don’t get hurt.” He felt the car tip and rushed on with his instructions. “That seat belt is going to save your life. From this angle, the car will probably hit the water upside down. Once it does, the front air bags will deploy. After that happens, just shove yours out of the way, okay? Then you’re going to have to push yourself against the roof of the car to ease the tension before you try to get out of your seat belt. If the car doesn’t flip over, then as soon as we hit, just go straight to work on getting out of that belt.” He caught her eyes and held them, making sure he had her full attention. “Since the windows are broken, the car will fill up really quickly with water, but there will be a minute or so before it goes under and sinks. Keep your seat belt on until we hit, and if we’re upside down, then just push against the roof and unfasten it as fast as you can.

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