Echoes of Murder (Calgon Chronicles) by Summer Prescott

Author:Summer Prescott [Prescott, Summer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Summer Prescott Books
Published: 2020-08-05T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Greg Spries might have occasion to travel to tropical climes for his work, but he never compromised on one particular thing, no matter what the weather. Greg’s toes never saw the light of day. His feet weren’t exactly his best feature, and he never knew when he might have to sprint away from someone he was surveilling. His clothing was typically rumpled and in need of a good wash, but the running shoes on his feet were always top notch, making him look like a tourist on a shoestring budget. Concierges all over the world had looked down their noses at Greg, and he couldn’t care less.

He let the valet park his rental car, and strolled into the posh lobby of the Golden Dollar hotel like he owned the place. Carrying a rumpled duffle bag as his luggage, the investigator claimed the key to his suite and headed for the elevator. Just as the doors slid shut, Pablo and one of his larger, more sinister associates entered the lobby and headed for the front desk rep that Greg Spies had just spoken to.

“Good afternoon,” Pablo purred, turning on the charm full blast. “My cousin was just here, is there any chance that I can get a room next to him, or across the hall. That way we’ll get to visit a bit before we head to the family reunion,” he showed his dimples and white teeth.

“Let me see if we have a room near Mr. Spries,” the young woman behind the desk returned Pablo’s smile, and clickety-clacked on her computer for what seemed like forever. “Oh, we’re in luck,” she said finally, running plastic key cards through a machine. “You’ll be right across the hall. He’s in 703 and you’re in 704. How are you two related?” she asked brightly.

“My mother’s side,” Pablo lied easily.

His ruse had worked. From across the hall, he’d be able to monitor the P.I.’s movements merely by looking out his peephole.

“Would you like me to call and let him know that you’re on your way up?” the receptionist asked.

“No thank you,” Pablo scribbled a signature to go with the fake ID that he’d given her. “I want to surprise him.”

“Awww…that’s so sweet,” she tilted her head, either working hard for a tip, or flirting. “Have a nice stay, and please let us know if there’s anything that we can do for you.”

“Thank you so much,” Pablo slipped her a twenty, amused when her eyes lit up.

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