Secretive by Sara Rosett

Author:Sara Rosett [Rosett, Sara]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Mystery
ISBN: 9781301997220
Amazon: B00BI7S2ZO
Goodreads: 17415669
Publisher: Author
Published: 2013-02-17T13:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

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“YOU gave all the GRS information—the account numbers, my details, everything—to some stranger?” Jack asked, his voice slightly muffled from the thick scarf that he’d wrapped around his neck as they left the museum. It covered his lower face and he’d settled a black newsboy cap low over his forehead.

“No. I gave them to a well-respected expert in criminal cyber activity,” Zoe said, waving her arm wildly in an effort to flag down one of the little black taxis outside the museum. “What’s going on with that get-up? It’s not that cold.”

“Keeping a low profile. London is practically the surveillance camera capital of the world.” Jack tilted his head toward a nearby building. Zoe squinted and saw three cameras mounted on the corner, their lenses aimed at the intersection.

“So, this expert. What does he do?” Jack asked.

“He’s a police consultant.” Two taxis whizzed by, their headlights cutting through the growing dusk. She waved more frantically. She wasn’t sure how long Bent would wait at his office. It was already past normal office hours.

“The very people I’m trying to avoid.”

“I didn’t know what else to do.” Zoe said, as a taxi stopped just short of them and picked up another couple. “The GRS money is missing.”

“No, it was replaced. Banking error.”

“It’s missing again.” As the words sunk in, he closed his eyes briefly. Zoe continued, “I had a visit from the FBI just days ago. They asked if I’d hidden the money in some offshore account. I had to do something. I know nothing about high finance and bank transfers. It seemed a good time to contact an expert, especially since this expert happened to be in the same city that your package was sent from.”

Jack nodded, stepped to the curb, and raised his arm. A taxi swung out of the traffic and stopped at his side. “Show off,” Zoe said as he held the door for her. She gave the address to the driver, and they were off in the mess of stop and go late-evening traffic.

Zoe threw herself back against the seat. “Nico gave me the email address of another cyber guru, of sorts.”

Jack raised an eyebrow. “Of sorts?”

“Apparently, Ares operates on the shady side of things.”

“Just what I’d expect from Nico. You contacted this Ares character as well?”

“Yes,” Zoe said, a trace of defiance in her tone at his frown. “I’m not sitting around waiting anymore. I tried that and look where it got me. I’m in the middle of an FBI investigation—again.”

Jack rubbed his hand over his brow. “Look, I’m sorry I wasn’t able to get in touch with you sooner. I’m doing my best to get this straightened out. I understand you’re frustrated. I am too, but we have to be careful. Do you realize how much ammunition you gave this expert and this Ares guy?” Zoe could see the taxi driver’s eyes in the mirror. He was watching them more than he was watching the road.

“I didn’t know what else to do. I didn’t know you’d show up today.

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