Likely Suspects by G.K. Parks

Author:G.K. Parks [Parks, G.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Modus Operandi
Published: 2013-03-26T04:00:00+00:00

Twenty-three

After examining the photos in detail, I was sure the pictures were taken from outside the coffee shop. They were probably from a camera phone due to the size and quality of the image and the fact that I didn’t notice anyone hauling around a large camera. The problem was I didn’t know if our unidentified photographer had been following me or Denton. I was also debating the purpose of the photos. Were they designed to make Martin suspicious and cause a rift in our relationship? Maybe get my ass kicked out of his house, leaving him unprotected? Or was it an implied threat with two equally important targets: the acting-CEO of his company and his make-believe girlfriend?

Martin entered the room and sat down next to me. “Jabber’s got some people running with it. I asked if we should call O’Connell, but he said there wasn’t anything worth telling.”

“I agree. There’s no explicit threat.” I leaned back in the chair.

“But there’s an implied threat?” he asked. I had to give him credit; he was an expert at reading between the lines.

“Maybe you should call Denton,” I wasn’t sure if this was a good idea or not, “and tell him about the photos. No details, just that you received some photos of the two of us meeting and you were afraid it could be construed as a threat, so you want him to be extra cautious.”

He considered this for a moment. “What if he’s behind it?”

“If he is, then he’ll know the attempt to cause a rift between us didn’t work, and if he isn’t, it might be good to tell him to watch his back. Someone was following one of us.”

“I’ll make the call.” He picked up the phone.

“Put it on speaker, I want to hear his response.” Martin pushed a button. “And, just so you know, I’m not really here,” I clarified.

“Got it.” He dialed Denton’s cell phone and told him about the photos.

“Jesus,” Denton sounded slightly worried but not very surprised. “Thanks for warning me. I’ll keep an eye out.”

“Be careful. If you need some increased security, go talk to the boys downstairs. I’m sure they’ll take some extra shifts,” Martin suggested.

“I will.” Denton blew out a breath as if smoking a cigarette. “Is Alexis okay?” I gave the phone a suspicious look.

“She’s fine.” Martin looked at me, and I held up my hands in a ‘now what’ gesture. “Call if you need anything.” Martin hung up without waiting for a response.

“Not awkward at all.” I laughed nervously. From the living room, my phone rang. “We should have been born in the era of the Pony Express. It would make these things a lot easier.” I got up to get the phone. “Hey, Mark,” I greeted.

“The photos were sent from a burner phone registered to a John Doe. It’s already been turned off. We can’t track it.”

“Thanks for trying.”

“Honestly, Parker, what the hell is going on today? You get some blocked calls, and Marty’s getting photos sent to him.

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