Dead at Diamond Head (Maile Spencer Honolulu Tour Guide Mysteries Book 4) by Kay Hadashi

Author:Kay Hadashi [Hadashi, Kay]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-14T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Maile waited all evening for a call from a lawyer from the federal court system, but it never came. Wanting to get a decent night of sleep before her license hearing in the morning, she turned off her light, turned her fan to its lowest setting, and went to bed. Just as her mind was easing into its first dream of the night, her phone rang with a call from an unknown number. Answering, she found it was from the secretary to the US Attorney, an officious woman named Donna Wright with a nasal tone to her voice.

“How can I help you, Donna?” Maile asked once the pleasantries were over.

“Please, it’s Miss Wright.”

“I’m sure you are. Is there something I can do for you? Detective Ota from HPD said to expect a call.”

“Yes, you’re a little hard to get a hold of. I tried your office several times but you were never there, and the gentleman I spoke to today said you no longer work for him.”

Maile checked the time. “He was right. I still don’t know why you’ve called me.”

“I’ve had a process server looking for you all week. It’s impossible to avoid a process server, Miss Spencer.”

“Process server?” Maile asked.

“We need you to appear in US District Court tomorrow morning.”

“Tomorrow morning? I can’t. I have something else…”

“No choice in the matter, Miss Spencer. You’ve been subpoenaed to be a witness in the trial of Prince Aziz of Khashraq. Are you familiar with him?”

“It’s Ms. Spencer, and yes, I know who he is. What testimony? I don’t know anything about his case, other than meeting him very briefly a few weeks ago.”

“Mrs. Abrams, the US Attorney for this district, is the one who subpoenaed you. We would have liked to prep you before, but we’re out of time. We might be able to do some prep work early tomorrow at the courthouse, though. Please be at the US District courthouse by eight o’clock. You know where to find it?”

“Yes, just down the street from the Iolani Palace. But you must understand that I have a hearing to attend with the state professional licensing board at the same time.”

“A hearing with the state?” Miss Wright asked.

“Yes. I’ve been waiting for weeks for…”

“This is a federal matter, which supersedes state matters, Miss Spencer.”

“It’s Ms. Spencer, and I’ve been waiting…” Maile tried a different approach. “Let me talk to Mrs. Abrams so I can explain about…”

“I’m sorry, but she’s very busy right now. You’ll be able to speak to her first thing in the morning. Please don’t be late, Miss Spencer.”

“Don’t hold your breath waiting for me,” Maile said, before ending the call.

Half an hour later, Maile’s phone rang with a call from Mrs. Abrams. She sounded every bit as officious as her secretary had.

“I truly do need you to attend the hearing tomorrow morning, Miss Spencer. You’re my best witness, and having you there is the only way we’ll be able to get Prince Aziz behind bars for good, and to uncover the rest of his syndicate.

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