Blind Acceptance by Missy Martine

Author:Missy Martine [Martine, Missy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Goodreads: 18165338
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Published: 2013-07-04T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

“Damn it to hell!” Robert Conners slammed the phone down and turned to glare at his associate. Jeremy’s eyes were wide, his hands clenched at his side.

“What’s wrong?”

“Wyoming Search and Rescue is widening the search area and bringing in a helicopter for higher elevations.”

“Why would that upset you? They’re bound to find her sooner or later.”

“Because I can’t have her declared legally dead until they stop the search.”

“The lawyers tell you that?”

“Yes, I can’t access her funds until she’s declared legally dead.”

“I thought they had to be missing for several years before they’d declare someone dead.”

“There are extenuating circumstances, based on people’s eyewitness testimony that we were together and the fact that she’s blind and considered unable to function out in the wilds by herself.”

“Are you sure this lawyer knows what he’s talking about? Sounds fishy to me.

Besides, I thought you had a power of attorney for her.”

“No, I only had her sign a will. It never occurred to me that her body wouldn’t be found right away. Even if the animals got her, there would be traces of her clothes or something they could use to identify her with.”

“What are you gonna do now? Mr.

Cates will be back from Europe next week, and he’ll spend some time going over the books the way he always does.

It’s gonna be very noticeable that you’ve been playing around with the figures.”

“We’re gonna have to find a way to stall him.”

“We! In your dreams. It’s your neck out there, not mine. Hell, you even told the cops that you were alone with Laynee. You need to start thinking on how you’re gonna get out of this.”

Jeremy studied him for a moment. “Do you have anything worth selling? I might be persuaded to handle the sale for you so the authorities don’t catch on.”

Robert shook his head. “I don’t have anything, but I’m gonna head over to the old man’s house tonight and see if there’s anything there that wouldn’t be missed. Years ago, he kept cash around for his spoiled daughter. Maybe he still keeps some in his office. Hell, if I’m lucky, I’ll find the combination to the safe in his office.”

“Did they tell you how long you’d have to wait before declaring Laynee dead?”

“I told you. They won’t consider it until Search and Rescue gives up and calls off the search. Hell, it could be weeks before they’re willing to give up since she’s so young.”

“I’m going with you to the house.”

Robert frowned. “Why?”

“Because two of us looking would be faster.”

Robert studied the younger man for a moment and then nodded. “Fine, let’s get out of here. We’ll head over to his estate and see what we can find.”

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