Devlin by C J Matthew

Author:C J Matthew [Matthew, C J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780999464021
Publisher: All Huston Group, Inc.
Published: 2019-03-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Devlin

Devlin played computer games on his phone while Portia had a brief interview with both Shinsuke and his mother. His lovely mate smiled as she joined him in the sitting room. Things must have gone well. Had they made her an offer?

The main topic at dinner—no surprise—swirled around Ichiban’s problems with the Hoffman cousins.

“Right before the two of you arrived,” Michael said as the entre was served, “mother and I received more bad news. The police identified the man who burglarized the Hoffman apartment. A Len Tadaka. When he was brought in for questioning, they realized he’s a member of our security team. An Ichiban employee. Tadaka confessed to breaking into the Hoffman’s property, searching for clues to link the cousins with the sabotage on our vessels. Eventually, Tadaka also confessed to the hit and run. After Hoffman’s girlfriend walked in on him while he was ransacking the living room, he was terrified she’d give his description to the authorities, so he ran her down with his car. I must take the blame for Tadaka’s actions.”

Devlin took a sip of wine, stalling. Across the table, Portia’s eyes widened at the mention of the Ichiban bodyguard. Was she familiar with the man? Did she know him? What was up?

Before the silence grew uncomfortable, Devlin said, “Shinsuke-san, the man’s criminal actions are not your responsibility, he has proven himself a rogue. You are not guilty when an employee exceeds his duties. Everyone knows you are a man of honor. You would never condone such behavior.”

“You see my son,” Madame Shinsuke added, “your friends and colleagues will know this Tadaka acted on his own.” She faced Devlin. “Thankfully, the victim, the girlfriend is recovering. So far no one has died. The charges against the bodyguard will not be homicide.”

“Small blessings,” Devlin murmured. Now if he could manage to pry Portia out of here before Shinsuke asked for any more favors.

After a quick good bye, unusual for Japanese hospitality, the limo pulled away from the Shinsuke’s townhouse and Devlin took Portia’s hands. “Before our orgy, we have one more stop. I want to have a private talk with you and there are too many interruptions at the condo.”

“All right, where are we going for privacy?”

“Close by where you’ll appreciate the gloves and heavy coat. The building is heated but vacant, so not exactly cozy.”

Ten minutes later the limo turned into a commercial district attached to the docks. When they rolled to a stop at one of the Muirdris warehouses, Portia peered through the tinted glass. “Looks like a fancy warehouse.”

“Put your gloves on and come with me.”

The driver and bodyguard already had their orders: take a station as lookouts near the end of the street. Hopefully, his other orders had already been followed. Unlocking the reinforced metal door, he led Portia inside, and breathed a sigh of relief.

He’d chosen one of their huge, temporarily empty metal structures. Arranged to have the electric service turned back on and two chairs and an electric heater brought in.

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