His Twisted Smile_A Gordon Crane Thriller by Chris Thompson

Author:Chris Thompson [Thompson, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-12-13T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Gordon picked up some Italian food from a restaurant he used to visit regularly with his family then drove to Isabelle’s home. The guard at the security station recognized him and didn’t call ahead this time; instead, he just opened the gate and waved him through. Isabelle could have phoned ahead to alert the guard or, perhaps, he simply recognized Gordon well enough to grant him entry without needing direct authorization. Either way, Gordon was happier being able to come and go with more ease. When he pulled up outside her house, Isabelle answered the door almost at once and led him through to the kitchen once more. Whether she was becoming more accustomed to his presence or she trusted him enough to tell her what he had learned without her prompting him to, Isabelle actually made an attempt at small talk.

“How are you doing?” She asked as she set out paper plates and cutlery.

“The case is--”

“No,” Isabelle interrupted, “I meant you.”

“Oh.” Gordon said in surprise. “I’m doing well… thank you for asking. How are--” Gordon caught himself before he asked what he perceived to be a stupid question. Isabelle looked at him and her lips curved in the briefest of smiles.

“I’m doing better knowing you’re out there looking into Millie’s murder.”

“I have to say, Millie was utterly devoted to her friends, but from what I’ve found out about her university days, I’m not entirely sure they deserved her.”

“What do you mean?”

With their meal dished, Gordon sat across from Isabelle, just as he had the night before, and began recounting what he’d learned. That night, Isabelle ate more and Gordon was pleased to see she served water rather than alcohol, though he did spy a partially empty bottle on the kitchen counter. Isabelle was likely dependent on the stuff, so he didn’t imagine she’d give it up entirely; Gordon himself had yet to stop delving into the bottle, so he could understand her needs. He did his best to reiterate the facts he’d gathered that day, pretty much in the order he’d learned them. Isabelle finished most of her meal and listened in rapt silence. Gordon didn’t hold anything back, even disclosing the meeting he was pulled into with Derek’s father, causing her eyes to widen in surprise. When he was completely done, she spoke.

“So, what does that mean? Is Derek’s father going to cause problems?” She wanted to know.

“He’s definitely not keen on his son being pulled into the investigation. I also have a feeling he might contact you, not directly, probably through a third party. He might offer his help, as he did with me, maybe suggesting he could have his security look into the police investigation to ensure nothing was missed. I’m pretty sure from what he said that he’s still got contacts in the police who’ll bend the rules for him, which is hardly surprising. Regardless, if he does communicate with you, I think it’s safe to assume it’s nothing more than a fishing expedition to see if I’ve uncovered anything new.

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