The Deadliest Lead (Jenna Stack Mysteries Book 1) by Hanna Wren

Author:Hanna Wren [Wren, Hanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Passion Project Publishing
Published: 2023-09-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Inside Job

I did not follow Wolfson’s rule number four. I am not prepared. I think Cole said the thumb drive would blink to signal when the computer upload is completed. But I don’t exactly have his contact info, so I can’t double check now. I suppose I could ask Wolfson or Denning for Cole’s number, but I’m pretty sure I’m not supposed to just call the guy. I also didn’t bring any props to explain a prolonged visit to Evan’s apartment. I’m a mess.

I consider what I need to do. Should I log into Evan’s computer before taking Max out? Then remove the drive once we get back? What if Evan comes home while we’re out? Finally, I decide to violate Evan’s privacy first and wait for the information to upload. Then I’ll take Max out for his late morning walk. Might as well get the espionage over with first.

As I walk past Lloyd in the lobby, a large blond man in an expensive suit looks up from The Wall Street Journal.

“Miss Stack?” he asks in a Southern drawl. As he stands up, he looms over me, built like a mountain. I guess Bokra hires all types. At least I hope he’s here from Bokra.

“Um, yes? But call me Jenna. Where are you from?” The thumb drive feels conspicuous in the front pocket of my jeans. Can he see the outline? Why did I have to wear such tight pants?

“Texas, ma’am. I’m Jerome, from Bokra. Would you like an escort?”

That’s the last thing I want, but I don’t want to seem too cavalier, so I pretend to consider his offer before responding, “No. I’m fine. Just going to play with Max a little, brush him, then take him out for a walk.”

“Okay. Call down if you change your mind.” He looks at his watch. “If I’m not here, it’ll be Charles.”

Ah. A shift change could work in my favor.

He goes back to reading his paper as I disappear into the elevator. Once inside the apartment, I greet Max and give him a treat to quiet him down. I check the apartment to make sure I’m alone, then settle in at the computer. Might as well get comfortable. Cole said the upload could take five or ten minutes.

I take out the thin, metal thumb drive. Am I really going to do this? Yes. Cole may have unorthodox methods, but he is an FBI agent. People could be in danger. Heck, I am in danger. And I don’t owe Evan anything. I slide the drive into the correct port. The screen goes black for a second and then back to the desktop like nothing happened.

I guess that’s good.

I can’t help but think about the other night, Evan sneezing in a pink robe and cooking dinner in his boxers. He couldn’t possibly be involved in anything sinister. Could he? He’s a “glorified accountant” and a foodie, and aside from being a bit of a snob, a good guy. This is a violation of his privacy.

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