The Orlando File : A page-turning Mystery & Detective Medical Thriller (Omnibus Version-Book 1 & Book 2) by IAN C.P. IRVINE

Author:IAN C.P. IRVINE [C.P. IRVINE, IAN]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Crime Thriller Ebook Free Press
Published: 2013-11-09T06:00:00+00:00

Rupert considered making Nigel Small wait a little longer, but glancing at the clock on the wall above his desk, he saw that it was already later than he would like. He had a lot to do today, but he wanted to make sure he gave as much time to the Gen8tyx affair as it required. He was actually looking forward to Small's report.

"Deborah, please send him in."

Nigel Small, contrary to the image his name may project, was a giant of a man. According to his file, he had played pro-football for three years, making himself millions of dollars in the process. He was as shrewd a man as he was large. When a broken leg had forced early retirement, he had invested his money wisely, and had built a powerful business. His achievements were not to be compared with those of Rupert's, but for any other man, they were admirable.

Rupert had always suspected that there was more to Nigel than there seemed. In recent years, his business empire had grown considerably, perhaps faster than would ordinarily have been expected from any normal, successful entrepreneur. Rupert's contacts had fed him some useful information on Nigel's interesting business strategy. If his contacts were right, Rupert would be best advised not to underestimate the man. He could be dangerous.

"Nigel, thank you for coming. Please sit, make yourself comfortable. Can I offer you tea, coffee, perhaps something stronger?"

Rupert was a gracious host. Even if the hospitality was an act, those who were invited to meet the man always commented on his manners. Few realised that behind the warm welcome, was a calculated effort to allow Rupert to exert his power over his guests, to put them off guard, and to dominate their presence.

Nigel Small was not a stupid man however. He recognised the cold calculating eyes behind the famous Rohloff smile, and although he played along, he never let himself be fooled or lulled into a false sense of security or cordiality. Every meeting between these two men was a game of poker. A game which Nigel was honest enough to admit he seldom won. One day, he promised himself, that would change.

"So…I am looking forward to hearing your report on the Phase Two trials. Very much. But before you do, please update me on the situation in Miami and Orlando. In particular, I would also like to understand why I was not informed of the incident in South Africa?"

Rupert's opening card immediately threw Nigel off balance. How had he known about Alex Swinton's execution so quickly? It had only been two days ago?

"I apologise. There was no intention of not informing you. I just wanted to update you face-to-face. And to give you the good news personally."

Nigel reached inside his attaché case and pulled out a small black electronic device, which he placed upon the table in front of Rupert.

"The missing hard disk. It was recovered from Alex Swinton in South Africa, as I promised it would be, hidden in a left-luggage locker at the airport.

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