Rig Warrior by William W. Johnstone

Author:William W. Johnstone [Johnstone, William W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2020-03-30T00:00:00+00:00

18

The testing did not take as long as many people unfamiliar with psychological stress testing might think. And when it was concluded, all present had confirmed their innocence.

At least as far as the machine and its operator could take it.

More relaxed now, over fresh-brewed coffee, the group sat and began thrashing the chaff from the wheat.

“How about the pictures, John?”

The FBI man hesitated. “I don’t think one person should have them all. I think they should be divided among us and more pictures made from the negatives.”

“I agree,” Jackson said. “Barry, what are you haulting this trip?”

“I don’t know, for sure.”

“Let me call Stemke,” the Treasury man said. “He can look at that seal and make a new one. You said a while ago it was different from the last seal that Miss Sherman broke.”

“That’s true. But let’s lay it all out first. Linda, you’ve got coworkers involved in this thing. You’re going to have to be very careful.”

She nodded in agreement. “You really don’t believe Fabrello is involved in any of this, do you?”

“No, I don’t. I can’t tell you why I believed what he told me, but I did. And while I’m thinking about it, let me call him right now. I just remembered something.”

He dialed the capo’s number in New Orleans and got him on the line. “I’ll keep it short. You know who this is. What about the keys in the trash can?”

Fabrello grunted. “I didn’t know whether you was dead or alive. It’s a whole new ballgame, boy. That car was bought by the government. You know what that means?”

“I sure do. Thanks.”

Fabrello hung up.

Barry told the others what the Mafia capo had said.

“He didn’t say what government agency it was assigned to, did he?” Jackson said.

“No.”

Nesson looked at Linda. “Since I seem to be a part of this … well, operation, whether I wanted in or not, tell me this: Is there a chance this Bulgari might be the head of this particular snake?”

“I don’t think so. Bobby is very intelligent man. He’s one of the new breed of hood. Educated at the best schools, speaks several languages. Understands business. But he’s very vain and very greedy. All right, I’ll admit I’ve been stupid about my role. I suppose Bobby does know who I am and he’s been using me. So I get to toss my investigation reports in the garbage. But I don’t believe he’s the honcho of this operation.”

“You’d best break off your association with Bulgari, Linda. Or you just might meet with a very tragic accident. And be careful doing it,” John warned. “It’s a cinch we’ve all got two or three or more coworkers involved in this matter.”

Jackson stood up. “Let’s check that load, Barry.”

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