Dynamiting Daddy's Dream House by Anders Robyn

Author:Anders, Robyn
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: cia, california, orphan, daughter, father, mercenary, construction, single father, malibu
Publisher: Rob Preece

Chapter 7

After the cops had thoroughly grilled all three of them, they finally left. By then, it was so late Jill didn't have the heart to make Troy and Annie go back to the hotel—despite her anger. So they resumed their previous night's sleeping arrangements.

Still, tired as she was, Jill had trouble going to sleep. A combination of sexual frustration and anger kept her awake most of the night. She'd barely fallen into a troubled doze when the phone gave its cheerful chirp.

"Jill Villars," she muttered doing her best to rub the sleep out of her eyes.

"Ms. Villars? This is Mr. Santori."

She didn't recognize the voice at the other end. Probably another detective, she decided from the officious tone.

"Do you need to speak to Mr. Garrett again?"

"No, it's you I'm after," Santori said. "We're proceeding with the investigation. Obviously we'll have to temporarily suspend your policy. Once we've been able to sort through what really happened, I'm certain it will be reinstated."

"Huh? Who is this?" The transition was too fast for her sleep-deprived brain to cope with.

"This is Ms. Villars, isn't it?"

"Tell them we don't want any, darling," Troy's deep voice boomed from her living room, apparently trying to give her an easy out from an annoying sales call. "I've got breakfast just about ready."

It figured that Troy would be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed this morning while she was having trouble keeping her eyes propped open.

Why was he calling her darling? Memories of Troy's offer, and of her embarrassing leap to the assumption he was proposing, rocketed back. Obviously he'd been right about her insurance company. This had to be them on the other end of the phone, and pretty clearly they'd awakened to what had happened.

"Are you still there, Ms. Villars?"

"I'm here. Are you telling me I can't work on my project?"

"I'm telling you your coverage has been suspended," Santori explained. "What this means in the context of your current projects is something you'll have to take up with your local zoning board."

"That'll take weeks."

"I'm sure your policy review will be completed in no time." Santori's tone indicated that he wasn't sure at all.

"What am I supposed to tell my customer?"

"That's entirely up to you, Ms. Villars. Perhaps you should suggest that he take a good look at your neighbor's property. If he does that, I'm sure he won't mind a small delay in his swimming pool."

"That's the most outrageous--"

"If you don't have any other questions, I have other calls to make," Santori told her.

His tone let her know how much he cared about her questions. How much had she paid for that insurance over the months she'd been in business? Back then, when the money was all coming from her, they'd treated her like a valued customer. Now, when they might have to make a payout, she was scum.

If Santori had any influence in the Great Risk Assurance Company, Jill figured she would wait a long time before her insurance was reinstated no matter what anyone found about responsibility.

"Eggs are just about finished," Troy called from the kitchen.

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