Cheap Shot by Cheryl Douglas

Author:Cheryl Douglas [Cheryl Douglas]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Goodreads: 18127098
Published: 2014-08-23T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“I find it interesting,” Detective Mulligan said, tapping his thick fingers on the scarred table top, “that in a crowded bar, no one heard you threaten to kill Mr. Riley. Not one person. Why do you suppose that is?”

Jaxon knew the answer: He had loyal friends and customers. “No idea.” He shrugged. “Can you tell me what happened with Sela? Did the test confirm he slipped her roofies?”

“Why do you think Mr. Riley would do that?” Mulligan was non-committal, which didn’t surprise Jaxon. It was his job to extract information, not offer it.

“He wanted to get her into bed.” Just the thought of it made Jaxon’s skin crawl.

“Do you think Mr. Riley knew you’d be there?”

“I doubt it. I’m not there every night.”

“How many nights a week would you say you are at High Rollers?”

“Until recently, maybe one or two.”

“What happened recently?”

Jaxon had to come clean about his relationship with Sela. If he tried to lie, the cop would see right through him. “We hired my ex-girlfriend, Sela, to work as a hostess in the V.I.P. lounge.”

“I see,” Mulligan said, clicking the end of his pen. “So you’ve been hanging out more often to keep an eye on her?”

Jaxon wasn’t keen on sharing his personal business with a stranger, but he had no choice. He knew he should lawyer up, but he just wanted to get this over with, not draw it out. “I’d like to get back together with her. I figure that won’t happen unless we spend some time together.”

Mulligan said, “Did she have a thing going with Riley too? Is that why you jumped him?”

Jaxon pulled his lips back in something resembling a smile. “If they had something going, he wouldn’t have to drug her to get her into bed, would he?”

“Did I confirm he drugged her? I think you’re jumping to a lot of conclusions.”

“Have a look at the video tape,” Jaxon challenged. “That’ll tell you all you need to know.”

Looking smug, Mulligan said, “I have looked at the video, and you’re right, it’s very telling.”

Jaxon knew what he was getting at. The video would show that he’d instigated the fight and threatened Riley. “If you already know what happened, what are we doing here? Are you going to charge me, or what?”

“I don’t know yet.” Mulligan cracked his knuckles. “My boys are picking Riley up now. I’m anxious to hear what he has to say about all this.” The cell phone on his hip rang, and he answered it. “What have you got for me, McPhillips? Is that right? Can’t say I’m surprised. It sure as hell looked like that in the video. Is she gonna be all right?”

Jaxon’s gut clenched. He knew they were talking about the fact that Sela had tested positive for Rohypnol. If he saw Riley walking past the glass right then, he might just make good on his threat.

“How is she?” Jaxon asked as soon as the detective ended the call. “Is she all right?”

“She’s fine,” Mulligan said slowly.

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