Getting Even_A Vigilante Series crime thriller by Claude Bouchard

Author:Claude Bouchard [Bouchard, Claude]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Claude Bouchard
Published: 2016-03-26T06:00:00+00:00

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Nuns’ Island, Montreal, Quebec, 8:03 p.m.

“Hey, guys,” said Sandy as the elevator door slid open. “They’re in the study.”

“Thanks, Sandy,” Jonathan replied before leading the way to the spacious den-like room where Chris, Dave and William chatted over a glass of port in the sitting area to one side.

“Welcome, gentlemen,” Chris greeted the trio, gesturing to the open bottle and glasses on the centre table. “Serve yourself and have a seat while I make the introductions. Allan Ryerson, you already know Jonathan, of course. These other two fine gentlemen are Inspector Tim Harris and Detective Lieutenant Frank Bakes of the Montreal police.”

“Good to meet you, Allan,” said Tim as handshakes were exchanged.

“I wish it was under better circumstances,” added Frank, accepting a glass of port from Jonathan before settling into an overstuffed leather chair.

“I can’t disagree with you,” William replied. “I’m sorry you gentlemen had to take time out of your busy schedule on my account.”

“It’s part of the job so don’t worry about it,” said Tim. “In addition, we’re particularly interested in knowing what happened since you think your attacker was the same man you had seen here shortly before Jonathan was shot at.”

“I don’t think it was the same man,” William corrected. “I know it was and it seems my attack was related.”

“What makes you say that?” asked Frank.

“What he said to me,” William replied.

“Why don’t you tell us what happened?” Tim suggested.

“Gladly,” William agreed. “After dinner, I decided to go for a walk, something I often do as part of my fitness regimen. I left at six-fifteen for an hour long stroll to further familiarize myself with the neighbourhood. When I got back, I had a couple of minutes remaining to complete my hour so I walked along the path which goes around the building. In retrospect, I wish I had simply come back in. Anyhow, as I reached the front parking lot, I sensed movement behind me and before I could turn around, I was shoved off the path and into that cluster of trees. I managed to regain my footing, turned around and recognized him immediately, just before his first punch connected.”

“Where did he hit you?” asked Frank.

William touched his jaw to the right. “Here. It was a solid blow but I remained on my feet and he swung again, hitting me right below the right eye. I started falling backward but he grabbed the front of my coat and pulled me upright. Still gripping my coat with one hand, he hit me two more times with his other hand, both in the face, before letting me fall. Then he crouched down next to me and said, ‘You best be careful who you’re making friends with, mister.’ He stood up and kicked me three times, once in the back and twice here on my right thigh before running off. I heard a car start up and take off seconds later.”

“He didn’t take anything from you?” Frank questioned. “Ask for your wallet, anything like that?”

“Nothing like that,” William replied.

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