Drop Zone by Amanda Carlson

Author:Amanda Carlson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery, thriller
Publisher: Amanda Carlson, Inc.
Published: 2021-07-12T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

“Hello, Agent Kane. How may I help you?” The young woman behind the reception desk greeted them with a tentative smile.

Mina was relieved the woman recognized her from her previous op. Mina couldn’t recall this woman specifically, but she wore a very helpful name badge.

“It’s nice to see you again, Ramona,” Mina replied smoothly. “You can assist me by directing us to the procedure rooms of The Underground. Someone I’m looking for is with a technician down there.”

The girl had so much body ink running along both arms that no undecorated skin showed. Her hair was dyed a brilliant cerulean blue to accent her eyes, and her ears were lined with a variety of piercings.

Even under all that ink, Mina could see her pale at the inquiry.

“I’m sorry,” Ramona started, “I’m not allowed to give nonclients access to that area. You have to have an appointment, then that technician comes up and escorts you down.”

Mina knew the drill. “Please contact your supervisor. Is it still Roxie? Tell her I’m here and require her assistance.” She couldn’t recall Roxie’s surname, but she was happy that she was able to pull out the woman’s first name.

“She’s one of them, yes,” Ramona replied, tapping a board embedded into the desk. She glanced up, her smile expressing her relief that Mina was letting her off the hook. “She’ll be down in a second. Please take a seat over there.” She gestured to a small but nicely furnished waiting area.

Mina and Kaylee walked over.

“Are you going to have to call in a warrant?” Kaylee asked. “Or do you think she’ll comply?”

“I think Roxie will cooperate,” Mina replied. “She’s the one who swore up and down the last time that everything that goes on below ground is legal. In fact, she staked her career on it. Because I’d already apprehended the guy I was looking for, I told her she was clear, and I wouldn’t investigate any further. But if I had to return, it would be a different story. If someone is performing illegal implants in her building, this will be the second time it’s happened.”

They didn’t have to wait long.

A tall, willowy redhead, dressed in a sheath dress of vibrant, metallic gold that accented all of her decorative ink, strode into the waiting area. Mina saw her apprehension even as she tried to hide it.

She extended a hand. “How nice to see you again, Agent Kane. What brings you by?”

Mina shook the proffered hand. “My partner, Agent Poston, and I are here to pick up a man we believe is receiving, or about to receive, an illegal implant in your basement.” She chose not to mince words. She didn’t have time to waste.

“That’s not possible. We don’t condone or approve illegal implants here. I was very clear with you about that last time. Nothing has changed.”

Mina knew Roxie was in a difficult position. Mina liked the woman and wanted to work with her. “You were crystal clear. During that conversation, you assured me that all business conducted here is legal, and I took you at your word.

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