Dangerous Amish Inheritance by Debby Giusti

Author:Debby Giusti
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-01-10T18:07:38+00:00

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Noah steered his pickup to the side of the road and braked to a stop, then reached for Ruthie and pulled her into his arms. Her face was pale and she was shaking.

“It’s okay, Ruthie. Neither of us was hurt.”

“The train came so close. It was the man on the mountain. His attacks are getting deadly.”

He held her until her trembling eased.

“Take a deep breath. The danger has passed.”

“Yet the outcome could have been so different, Noah.”

The man needed to be stopped, but they had to determine who he was first. Once they notified the sheriff’s office, the deputies would be on the lookout for the red truck. Even with law enforcement’s help, Noah still needed to be vigilant to ensure nothing else happened to Ruthie.

She pulled in a deep breath and eased out of his arms.

“Do you know anyone who drives a red truck?” he asked, relieved to see color return to her cheeks.

She shook her head. “The people I know drive buggies.”

“I couldn’t see the license plate. I’ll call the deputy sheriff and tell him.”

The deputy was still out of the office. Noah told the clerk about the driver of the truck obviously trying to do them harm. “Tell all your deputies to be on the lookout,” Noah said. “This guy has got to be stopped. He’s getting more aggressive and he means business.”

“We’ll find him, sir. You can be assured of that.”

Noah wasn’t so optimistic.

“You do not look satisfied with law enforcement,” Ruthie said after he had disconnected.

“They don’t seem to be as involved as I would like them to be.”

“I am Amish, Noah, and I live on the mountain. As I mentioned to you before, out of sight, out of mind.”

“Maybe, although I hate to think that would be the case. We’ll talk to Deputy Warren this afternoon when he returns to his office. Hopefully, he’ll be more concerned about your situation.”

“What about talking to the real-estate agent?”

“I’ll call them now.”

He tapped in the number and the receptionist answered on the third ring. “Ashcroft Real Estate, Tiffany speaking.”

“This is Noah Schlabach. I stopped by yesterday in hopes of talking to Vince Ashcroft. Is he available today?”

“Mr. Ashcroft should be in his office after lunch.”

“One o’clock?” Noah asked.

“Closer to one thirty.”

“Are the papers ready for the sale of my land?”

“Could you refresh my memory, sir?”

Noah let out a frustrated sigh. After the train incident, he had run out of patience. “I have a home and acreage on Amish Mountain. Prescott Construction made an offer on my property.”

“That’s right. I remember. I’m sorry, but I don’t have information about the offer, sir. You’ll have to talk to Mr. Ashcroft.”

“Do you have a point of contact for the construction company?”

“I didn’t see a name on the initial correspondence.”

“Schedule me for one thirty,” Noah said.

“Could you repeat your name?”

“I could and I will.” He glanced at Ruthie and shook his head. “Noah Schlabach. Shall I spell my last name?”

“No, sir. I’ve got you down for a one-thirty appointment with Mr.

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