Skinner's Trail - Quintin Jardine by Quintin Jardine

Author:Quintin Jardine [Jardine, Quintin]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2011-10-06T00:26:32+00:00

`No. Nothing like that.'

Did Santi ever talk to you at all about Montgo SA.'

The woman's face brightened. 'Yes. Yes, he did once. He told me that he understood from Vaudan that the money which he used to buy those properties came in cash from boat sales in Spain. It was so that he would not have to pay tax anywhere. He said that when he sold Nick the site for his villa, then found him a builder, that was how he paid.'

`Yes,' said Skinner, 'that at least squares with Vaudan's account. When Santi told you this, did you feel that he believed it to be true?'

Gloria looked hurt. 'Bob, Santi never told me a lie in his life. Of course he believed it. Santi trusted people. If someone told him something, he would naturally accept it as true.'

Òkay. Let me ask you something else. Have you ever heard Santi mention a man named Inch.'

Que?'

Ìnch. I-N-C-H. From Torroella?'

No, never.'

Òr a company called Torroella Locals?'

She shook her head. 'Never.'

Just then Sarah emerged from the villa. 'Hi, Gloria. Junior's just dropped off to sleep. He should stay under till we get back. If you do need us, the number's on the pinboard in the kitchen. We'll be as quick as we can.'

Gloria stood up from her chair. 'No, no, no, you enjoy. Jazz will be fine with me.'

As Bob and Sarah turned to go, Gloria called after them. `Bob. What I told you, does that help?'

'I hope so, Gloria. But to be honest, even assuming that Santi has been framed, it's been bloody well done. Vaudan won't crack, that's for sure. It's about time for a touch of luck.'

Forty-six

At La Clota they were shown to their customary table under the awning, to the front of the terrace. Skinner looked across the roadway to Club Nautic. Vaudan was seated among a group scattered around the tables of the outdoor bar. Bob caught his eye, smiled and waved.

The Frenchman, grim-faced, turned his chair around and set his back towards them.

`What went on between you two this morning?' Sarah asked. 'I thought you just had a chat with him. He looked at you there as if he'd like to kill you.'

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