In the Shadow of Denali by Tracie Peterson

Author:Tracie Peterson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian fiction;Historical fiction;Love stories;FIC042030;FIC042040;FIC027050
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2016-11-08T05:00:00+00:00

13

The day had not gone as planned.

Frank eyed the papers in front of him. He had created all the documentation he needed to frame Louis Brewster—Henry’s son-in-law—for the embezzling. Now he just needed a signature from the man. But that proved more difficult than he’d originally thought. Especially since he didn’t want him reading any of the documents.

Maybe he could get him to sign off on something else and then have a forgery made?

It was a possibility. Frank tapped his chin with his pen. Why couldn’t the whole Brennan clan just disappear? He was tired of having to do all the work for only part of the reward.

A swift knock preceded Lucy’s entrance into his office. She handed him an envelope with one hand and then finished putting on her sweater. “Sorry to barge in, but this just arrived and I’ve stayed much too late as it is tonight, Mr. Irving.”

He grunted at her in response and she rushed out the door, closing it behind her. Whatever happened to help who stayed as long as the boss did? He shook his head. Terrible society they lived in nowadays. Perhaps he should go back to having a man as a secretary. Men were so much easier to handle.

He opened the envelope and read the contents:

25 July 1923

Dear Frank,

Thank you for your note. I appreciate your staunch dedication to my family and the memory of my father, but rest assured, I’ve got the situation under control. John Ivanoff is a wealth of information, and I’m certain that over time I will find out the truth of what happened to my father.

My mother and sisters are aware of my location. Thank you for your concern for their welfare. Please continue to look after them in my absence. On my return, I think it’s time that I stepped up into a new role at the company. It’s what my father would have wished.

As soon as I have any word, I will get the information to you.

Sincerely,

Allan Brennan

Wadding the paper into a ball, Frank threw it against the wall. Stupid boy! Who did he think he was dealing with?

Interference with his plans wouldn’t be tolerated. He’d worked too long and hard to accomplish what he had. He began to pace.

He went to the locked cabinet where he kept his liquor. Fumbling with his keys, he finally found the right one. Nothing could be simple. He unlocked the door and opened it to reveal his choices. Picking the bottle of Scotch, he poured himself a generous portion.

He tossed back the drink, then poured another.

He thought of the ridiculous magic show he’d been forced to attend a few nights earlier. The tricks were accomplished by distraction—sleight of hand. Along with that, the magician had the help of a few props and an assistant.

Frank took the drink with him to his desk. He sank to the chair and studied the amber liquid in his glass. Perhaps with a few props and an assistant he could accomplish his desires—perform his own magic.

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