Daniel Mendoza Thrillers Collection by Daniel Maldonado

Author:Daniel Maldonado [Maldonado, Daniel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Next Chapter

THE MENDOZA MEMO

DANIEL MENDOZA THRILLERS BOOK 3

This book is dedicated to Mickey Finn who first suggested I write legal thrillers.

Thanks for all of your support and encouragement.

1 FLIGHT

Over the Atlantic Ocean

Present Day

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your pilot speaking. We are approximately an hour away from London. We should be arriving at Heathrow Airport around 4:05 p.m. local time. The weather is a crisp 19.4 degrees Celsius or 67 degrees Fahrenheit for our American passengers. London is partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. I apologize for the turbulence earlier in the flight but flying at a higher altitude seemed to resolve the issues. I hope you enjoyed the flight. The cabin crew will do a final walk-through to assist anyone in preparation for landing. We look forward to serving you again on British Airways. We know you have a choice and appreciate your confidence in us.”

As the gruff voice faded over the loudspeaker, a seasoned British female wearing a thinly pin-striped jacket with a white blouse and the iconic red, blue, and white cravat scarf approached Daniel Mendoza. He was seated in the second row in business class of the Boeing 777. Lounging with his work laptop nestled in his lap, Daniel turned his head to the right as the attendant faced him and smiled.

“Would you like some tea?” she politely asked in the friendly manner associated with British etiquette.

Knowing this was the last service before landing, Daniel answered, “Yes, please.”

Daniel quickly covered his mouth after he spoke out of concern for any morning breath. The long, eleven-hour flight from Phoenix was daunting, but he was accustomed to international travel as part of his diverse, complex litigation practice.

The piping hot, Earl Grey tea was poured into a bone china teacup emblazoned with the company emblem. Daniel nodded when the attendant offered him steamed milk. As the milk was poured into the cup, the aroma of bergamot wafted, filling Daniel’s nostrils, and reawakening his senses. She handed him the teacup and a freshly baked scone. Daniel greedily ate the baked good as he relished sipping the tea. She smiled after he thanked her and placed another scone on his tray table. He was grateful for her consideration and reciprocated the smile.

Readjusting his head to read the computer screen, Daniel once more checked his work email; anxious to hear any news. He clicked the bolded, unread email from John Davis, one of his senior associates at the Mendoza law firm. John and a younger attorney, Robin Blake, flew to London days before to prepare for the upcoming depositions over the next few days. Daniel stayed behind one more day to address some legal issues before flying to London.

John’s email relayed that the two attorneys checked into the Regal Wisteria Kensington hotel owned by one of the firm’s clients. John waxed on about the lavish accommodations and touristy sights before confirming that he scheduled a late-night meeting with Roderick Bailey, the President and CEO of their client, Analysis Inc. Daniel was

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