The Family Business 6 by Carl Weber

Author:Carl Weber
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Urban Books
Published: 2022-11-21T00:00:00+00:00

Harris

31

“Mr. Grant, thank you for coming.” The thin, graying man in his late seventies introduced only as the Employer, sat across from me and smiled pleasantly. He reminded me of someone’s grandpa, and he damn sure didn’t look like he was associated with any killers for hire. Then again, I damn sure didn’t look like a lawyer who had worked for a crime family for the past fifteen years, so who was I to talk?

“Thank you for meeting with me.” I picked up the glass of brandy the waiter had placed in front of me and took a sip. “Antonio spoke highly of you.”

“He spoke the same about you.” He nodded toward me. “So, how can I be of service?”

“I’m not sure how much Antonio told you, but I have a job that needs to be taken care of.” I got straight to the point in an effort to show him that I was serious and there was no need for small talk. I was ready to get down to business. No regrets.

“He didn’t share any specifics, which is customary. Our business is our business. I will not discuss it with Antonio or anyone else,” he said.

“That’s very comforting.” I reached into my breast pocket and removed an envelope, placing it in front of him. “I’m aware that there is a substantial cost, and I’m prepared to take care of that now.”

The Employer’s eyes went to my hand. He shook his head. “Mr. Grant, I think you misunderstand.”

“Did I do something wrong?” Why the hell was this man refusing the cold hard cash I’d brought? I looked around. Had Antonio sold me out to LC?

“I don’t handle these types of things anymore. I’ve recently retired.”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t know.” I exhaled, now frustrated and disappointed. I was back to square one. At this point, I was almost tempted to kill Daryl’s ass my damn self. “I guess I came all this way for nothing.”

“No, that’s not totally true,” he replied. “Yes, I am no longer the employer for the guild. However, I still may be able to provide you with some assistance.”

“How’s that?”

“My job has been split up between many operatives. I can introduce you to one of them, who can provide you with the service you desire if you’d like.” He reached down and picked up the envelope, sliding it into his jacket. “For a finder’s fee, of course.”

“Of course.” I gave him a half smile. “How soon can you set up a meeting?”

“Is now a good time? They happen to be sitting at the bar.” I glanced over to where three huge, scary-looking men sat talking to an attractive woman who looked very out of place. She could be either a hooker or some undersexed Upper East Side housewife looking to get laid before she picked up the kids from soccer practice.

“Excuse me a moment. I’ll be right back.” He stood up and walked over to the bar.

I watched as he spoke to the group for a minute, then he picked up a few peanuts from a bowl on the bar before walking back alone.

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