In Death 11 - Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb
Author:J.D. Robb
Language: eng
Format: epub
*** CHAPTER THIRTEEN ***
Roarkeâs midtown offices were in his own sleek black tower that speared up from the street like a shaft into the blue belly of the sky. That sheer ebony lance was a favorite image on the touristsâ postcards and holo-cubes.
Inside, it was just as sleek, with edges of the lush, in banks and pools of stunning flowers, tropical trees, acres of animated maps, and an ocean of glossy tile.
Not all the businesses housed in the tower were his. But he owned a piece of most that were, including the shops, restaurants, and chic salons.
He worked on the top floor, which Eve could access through a private elevator. She arrived, unannounced and unexpected, and with a chip the size of a meteor on her shoulder.
The receptionist beamed at her. Because she was a clever and experienced woman, that welcoming smile stayed in place even when she caught the combative expression on Eveâs face.
âLieutenant Dallas, how nice to see you again. Iâm afraid Roarkeâs in a meeting at the moment and canât be disturbed. Is there anything I can do toââ
âIs he back there?â
âYes, butâOh, Lieutenant.â She scrambled up from her post as Eve marched past her. âPlease. You really canâtââ
âWatch me.â
âItâs an extremely important meeting.â The receptionist risked her very attractive face by throwing herself in Eveâs path. âIf you could just wait, possibly ten minutes. They should be breaking for the lunch portion very shortly. Perhaps I can get you some coffee. A pastry.â
Eve gave her a considering look. âWhatâs your name?â
âIâm Loreen, Lieutenant.â
âWell, Loreen, I donât want coffee or a pastry, but thanks. And Iâll be sure to tell Roarke you tried. Now move.â
âBut Iââ
âTried really hard,â Eve added, then simply shouldered Loreen aside and yanked open the door.
Roarke was in front of his desk, leaning back against it, looking cool, casual, and completely in control with the staggering view of the city behind him. He was listening with polite interest to something one of the six people, all sober-suited and seated, said to him. But his gaze shifted to the door as it burst open, and Eve had the pleasure of seeing surprise flash into his eyes.
He recovered instantly. âLadies, gentlemen.â With lazy grace, he straightened. âMy wife, Lieutenant Dallas. Eve, the representatives, attorneys, and financial advisers of Green Space Agricultural Port. You know Caro, my admin.â
âYeah, hi. Howâs it going? We have to talk.â
âExcuse me a moment.â He walked to the door, took her arm firmly, and pulled her through.
âIâm sorry, sir,â Loreen began, nearly stuttering. âI couldnât stop her.â
âDonât worry about it, Loreen. No one can. Itâs all right. Go back to your desk.â
âYes, sir. Thank you.â With obvious relief, Loreen fled, with the single-minded intensity of a woman fleeing a burning building.
âThis isnât a convenient time, Eve.â
âThen youâll have to settle for an inconvenient time, because I have things to say, and Iâm saying them now.â She peered past him. âWant me to say them in front of the representatives, attorneys, and
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