Payback (Otter Creek Book 5) by Rebecca Deel

Author:Rebecca Deel [Deel, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Payback
Publisher: Rebecca Deel
Published: 2015-06-30T16:00:00+00:00

“That’s not possible, Henry.” Alex’s stomach clenched. Not only had his mother’s paintings been copied and the originals sold off, the seller had used his name to cover his own tracks. There were only two possible sellers in this debacle who were men. His father and his brother.

“I don’t understand. That’s the name he gave me and the name on the authentication papers.”

Now he knew something was way off. No way his mother would have given him her prize collection of art, not even in her will. Most likely, every penny and every work of art would go to Porter. Unless his father had followed up his apparent change of heart with a gift after his mother passed away. James Morgan would have no use for those paintings. He’d only indulged his wife over the years. His tastes tended to be like Alex’s.

“The provenance is accurate except for the owner’s name. I’m Alexander Morgan and the original paintings belong to my mother. She has no idea copies are decorating the walls of her home.”

The blood drained from his face. “Are you telling me I sold stolen merchandise?”

“I’m not sure, Henry. At the very least, he misrepresented himself.” He wouldn’t know for sure until he got a copy of his father’s will or spoke to the family attorney. He supposed there was an outside chance his mother had given permission to sell the art. Not very likely, though. “Describe the man who claimed to be me.”

He frowned. “Six foot at least. Dark hair, dark eyes. Polished. Armani suit.”

“What do you know about Armani suits, Henry?” Ivy asked.

“That I can’t afford them.”

“What about age?” Alex studied the older man. The news of the seller’s deception had rattled him. Probably worried about being charged with fencing stolen property and losing his reputation in the art community. That would end of his career as an art broker.

“About your age. Mid-thirties I’d guess.”

“Small scar on his chin?”

“That’s right. You know this man?”

His heart sank. He’d been hopeful the seller was his father with full approval of his mother. He had a feeling his brother was caught up in something not quite legal. “I’m afraid so. Did he say what he planned to do with the money?” Alex didn’t hold out much hope for any additional information. Porter was never one to talk about money matters to strangers. At least he hadn’t mouthed off in the past. Who knew what his brother was really like now?

“I’m afraid not. He handed me the painting and left instructions to contact him when the sale was complete.” He swallowed hard. “Should I expect a visit from the police, Mr. Morgan?”

“Not yet. For now, Henry, don’t sell any more paintings brought to you by the man claiming to be me and don’t discuss this with anyone.” Alex withdrew his contact card from his wallet and handed it to the art broker. “If he contacts you again, call me.”

Back in the SUV, Alex cranked the engine, turned to Ivy. “Porter took the paintings to your friend.

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