Henry Wood Perception (Henry Wood Detective series) by Brian Meeks

Author:Brian Meeks [Meeks, Brian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery/Crime
Publisher: Brian D. Meeks
Published: 2013-06-03T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FORTY TWO

William Darby left the brokerage firm around 8:00 p.m. The markets had been good, and he had made a few shekels. As he often did, he drove past the finest homes on the island and dreamed of buying one. As the light of the day faded, he made his way out of the city towards Kupton Manufacturing.

The drive was pleasant enough, though he didn’t see why they couldn’t have met in their usual place. It was much closer to his office. It was closer to everyone’s office, except Matthew Kerwin’s. When the traffic slowed to a crawl, he didn’t get upset, but started counting the money he would have once the whole deal was done. It was such a brilliant plan that they would not only make it on the front end, but, if the guys were smart, they would ride the stock all the way to a Park Place penthouse.

He thought about Daniel Kupton. He didn’t understand how he could make it through all the rough times, then, when everything was great, take a leap. It must have been the pressure. Still, when the stock was in the toilet, and everyone was blasting him for running the company into the ground, he had come up with a plan and sold all the guys on his dream. There was some luck, of course, but sometimes a man needed a bit of good fortune.

William passed a stopped car with its hood up, steam pouring from the radiator. Once past it, the traffic picked up again. It was dark as he pulled into the parking lot. Cars were still in the parking lot but not near the main building, so he figured he wasn’t the last to arrive. Those were reserved for senior management, and they had all gone home.

He had been to Daniel’s office before, so he knew where to find Matthew. The office looked the same; he hadn’t added much in the way of personal effects. He was probably too busy. Matthew said, “Welcome, William, good to see you. Cigar?”

“I don’t mind if I do.”

Martin stood and shook his hand, puffing on a stogie himself.

“Martin,” William said. He turned to Richard Bessemer, “How you doing your lordship?”

Richard usually feigned disgust when they teased him about his title, but, deep down, he quite liked it. “I'm well, just beating the peasants and such. You know, typical day.”

Matthew leaned against his desk, “We are going to keep rather informal tonight. As soon as Charles and John arrive, we can begin.”

A few minutes later they walked in together, laughing over some raunchy joke John had told. They each took cigars. Once the pleasantries were done, Matthew motioned for them each to find a place to sit. He reached over to the desk lamp and pulled the chord twice.

Everyone except Martin looked at each other. It was odd behavior, and it made them a little uneasy. In truth, the fact that they were out of the city made William nervous. The outer door opened, and seven rather large men walked through.

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