Gator by M. Tasia

Author:M. Tasia [Tasia, M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romantic suspense, adventure, action, family drama, danger, gay fiction, navy seals, contemporary romance, opposites attract, male male romance
Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group
Published: 2023-11-15T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

Gator

Gator watched as the secretary leaned forward on her desk as she mindlessly flipped through another magazine at the entrance of Chalmers City Hall. Her long, red dagger-like nails made it hard for him to believe she worked on a computer with speed. The fact that her computer wasn’t even switched on confirmed his suspicions. They had a meeting with Manuel before continuing their tour of shoot locations.

With a slight nod, Fletcher stood and went to strike up a conversation with the woman, effectively blocking her view of Gator and Harris. Gator scanned the area, and finding no security cameras or employees in the general vicinity, he shot a look at Harris, and they got to work.

Harris headed for the bathroom while Gator casually slid the dime-size device from his pocket and attached it to the underside of the coffee table in the waiting room. He watched as Fletcher did the same under the lip of the secretary’s desk while still deep in conversation with her. Harris returned moments later, and with a nod, indicated he’d set listening devices in the bathroom.

The plan was to plant as many bugs as possible before leaving City Hall. They intended to secure one on that damned golden golf cart before the day was out.

“Hello, my friends,” Manual greeted as he entered the reception area. His suit jacket barely made it halfway around his bulbous belly. “It’s wonderful to see you again.”

On cue, Fletcher was on.

“Manuel, so gracious of you to take time to show us around Chalmers again. We enjoyed our first visit, and our employers are excited by our report.”

Manuel’s eyes lit up, and he practically vibrated with excitement. “That’s what I like to hear. Now, if you follow me to the boardroom, we can discuss everything in greater detail.”

He waved his arm toward the doors he’d walked through, but didn’t wait for them to stand, carrying on as if expecting them to follow.

“Will we be able to meet with the mayor today?” Fletcher asked as they passed a closed office door with a gold plate reading MAYOR.

“No. Sorry. He’s out of town for an extended vacation,” Manuel replied. “But no need to worry, I have complete authority to handle any and all Chalmers business.”

Interesting. The mayor was missing. Gator wondered where he was, and if he went there voluntarily.

Spencer and Harris had dug up a lot on all the county officials, but Mayor Drake’s returned with a squeaky-clean record. No hidden bank accounts or dubious affiliations could be found. On paper he was a model citizen, mayor, and community member.

Other than Manuel, the city planner, and the missing mayor, there were only three other city employees. Mr. Fred Rosemary, the director of the public works department; the city’s treasurer, Mrs. Anita Ratcher; and Ms. Lettie Finlay, the chief administrative assistant, who they’d already met.

The entire team found it odd that there weren’t more employees, but according to the information they’d dug up, roughly ten years ago, as people retired or were fired, they were never replaced.

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