Deadly Lies by Ann Girdharry

Author:Ann Girdharry [Girdharry, Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bloodhound Books - crime, thriller and mystery
Published: 2021-04-19T16:00:00+00:00

22

Grant wanted to interview the Glover’s neighbour, Natalie, and he asked Tom to accompany him. When Tom asked why Natalie was the next priority, Grant grunted.

‘She’s sticking to Jack and Alice like glue, you caught her and Jack intimate in the kitchen, that’s more than enough to put her on the radar. There’s something about her behaviour which is more than being a good neighbour, isn’t there? I want to find out how far it goes.’

Tom enjoyed working alongside the boss. When it was just the two of them, Grant passed on tips and coached Tom how to handle situations. Tom appreciated it and each night he recorded Grant’s ideas. Tom wanted to soak it all up before Grant decided to retire.

Knocking on Natalie’s door, they waited. When he was first recruited to the team, Tom had been in such awe of Grant he’d sometimes found it difficult to function. These days the feeling had faded, and was replaced by respect.

When Natalie answered, she was wearing a dress with a revealing top line and Tom made sure his gaze didn’t dip.

‘Oh, Detective Sergeant,’ Natalie said. ‘I didn’t realise you’d be bringing someone with you.’

‘I’m sorry if I wasn’t clear when I set up the appointment,’ Tom said. ‘You remember Detective Chief Inspector Grant.’

Grant shook Natalie’s hand. ‘Good morning, ma’am. May we come in?’

‘Of course and please tell me there’s good news.’

‘Nothing so far.’

‘Oh God.’

They followed Natalie to a lounge furnished in golden upholstered chairs and giant sofas. There was a gold-themed carpet and pale gold curtains and all the fittings were gold coloured. The room had a pervasive scent of potpourri and two giant glass bowls of what looked like dead petals and flower heads were displayed on the mantelpiece. The overall effect was over the top.

Natalie hitched herself back on a chair, revealing quite a lot of thigh. Did she do it deliberately? Or was it a mistake? Tom couldn’t help feeling she was flirting with him.

‘How can I help you?’

While Grant questioned Natalie about her friendship with the Glovers, Tom listened carefully. The woman was impeccably made-up, with not a sleek dark hair out of place. Her dress looked expensive and she had a polished air about her.

Natalie told them she and her husband, Sanjay, had moved in a few months after Alice and Jack, and she and Alice had quickly become friends. At that time, Alice worked at Hardman Construction and she gave up her job several months later once she had Emily. Natalie worked part-time as an interior designer and she ran her business from home, so the two women often saw each other during the day.

‘And is your husband working?’ Grant asked.

‘Sanjay’s in banking,’ Natalie said.

Grant nodded. ‘Could you tell me a little more about the relationship between you and Jack? Is it purely platonic?’

Natalie glanced at Tom and she flicked back her hair. ‘I suppose your sergeant told you he caught me and Jack…’

‘In a compromising position?’ Grant suggested.

‘It’s complicated.’

‘Is it. And does Mrs

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