Cold Fury by Toni Anderson

Author:Toni Anderson [Anderson, Toni]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781990721670
Publisher: Toni Anderson Inc.

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Julius Leech’s house was a four-story brownstone on Beacon Street that had neat black shutters and a glossy black front door with an ornate brass lion head knocker.

“This guy Delaware gets to live in Leech’s house while his boss gets an eight-by-ten concrete cell for the rest of his life? And Leech pays the guy to do it? Nice life if you can get it.” Though Aaron couldn’t imagine reporting to a man he despised.

“Leech needs someone on the outside he can trust to manage his properties.”

“Why not simply sell up?”

“Another of those ‘old money’ habits—holding on to property. Plus, the man has a billion dollars in hedge funds and financial investments. Even after he was made to pay damages to the victims’ families in civil court, it barely dented his holdings. He doesn’t need the money so why would he sell the house he considers his home?”

“Hanging on to the illusion he might have a life to go back to one day?”

“Exactly.” Frazer nodded.

Aaron eyed the well-kept building. “I can’t see this Delaware character doing anything to jeopardize living this luxury lifestyle on someone else’s dime.”

“And therein lies his problem. I suspect Delaware doesn’t much want to join his boss in prison, so if he aids Leech’s continued evasion of the authorities, it could end badly for him.”

“But giving Leech up to the authorities would mean he’d probably lose his cushy job. He’s stuck between a rock and a hard place.”

“Let’s see what happens when we squeeze.” Frazer stepped forward and knocked on the door.

“Is this the same house where Detectives Monroe and Harper interviewed Leech after the second double-homicide?”

“Correct. Leech’s Maserati was spotted near both murder locations, and the detectives followed up.”

“Unbelievable.”

“They were convinced Leech was their guy after he held on to a letter opener during their questioning. But every piece of evidence that linked the crimes to Leech was circumstantial.”

“You don’t think he was innocent?” Aaron couldn’t disguise his incredulity.

Frazer’s gaze was flinty. “Leech is a killer. I just don’t know if he acted alone.”

Aaron frowned. The door opened to a lanky man with sandy blond hair cut in a short, conservative style. He had tanned skin and a bright white smile. His blue eyes widened. “Can I help you?”

“Mr. Delaware?” Frazer flashed his badge.

“Ah, the FBI. I’ve been expecting a visit since news of the accident.”

Accident was an interesting term to describe the circumstances.

“May we come in?”

Aaron followed Frazer inside and looked around the grand foyer with its black and white checkered marble floor.

“No one’s been to see you?” Frazer said.

“A US Marshal came by on Monday night. Told me to call if Mr. Leech made contact, but unfortunately, I haven’t heard from my employer.” Delaware led the way into a large room with all white walls and dark furniture that created an otherworldly decor. Delaware sat behind the desk that was placed in front of an ornate cast-iron fireplace with a white marble mantel, a fire burning in the grate.

“Would you have expected him to contact you in an event such as this?”

Delaware steepled his fingers.

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