It's a Wonderful Knife by S.C. Wynne

Author:S.C. Wynne [Wynne, S.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: S.C. Wynne
Published: 2021-12-21T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Royce

I’d planned on interviewing Jax next, but after what Richard said about Jameson, I decided Jameson would be the easier interview. Something told me Jax was going to want to tangle some.

Jameson came into the office looking skittish as a jackrabbit around a coyote. His dark eyes were filled with worry as he sat down across from me. “I didn’t think you’d get to me for a while.”

“Oh, I just have a few things I wanted to ask.” I kept my voice light and casual so that I didn’t alarm him. He already looked plenty spooked.

He clasped his hands in his lap. “Okay, shoot.”

“I’ve heard a rumor that you had words with Santiago the day before he died.” I watched as anxiety rippled crossed his sharp features.

“It wasn’t a big deal.”

Max observed us silently, occasionally scribbling something on his notepad.

“What did you fight about?”

Pink touched Jameson’s face. “Like I said, it was no big deal.”

“Humor me.”

Shifting restlessly, Jameson said, “He was no gentleman, I can tell you that.”

“Did that make you angry?”

Jameson rubbed the back of his neck. “I was raised to treat women with respect. Santiago wasn’t a very nice man. He was a cheater.”

Max raised his brows but said nothing.

“How was he a cheater?” I asked.

“I’m positive he was unfaithful to Amelia.” His eyes darkened. “Apparently, Santiago was also trying to seduce Madison. I saw him corner her outside his and Amelia’s cabin, when she was there to do housekeeping.”

I frowned. “Men and women talk to each other. It doesn’t mean he was seducing Madison simply because he talked to her.”

“He wasn’t just talking. She looked uncomfortable.”

“So you didn’t like Santiago?” I asked.

He chuffed. “He liked himself enough for everybody. That guy was a jerk. I’m sorry he got killed, but I think he had it coming.”

I winced. “It’s not wise to say things like that to cop, Jameson. Especially in a situation like this.”

He widened his eyes. “I didn’t kill him. I just think he got murdered because of how disrespectful he was to others.”

“You obviously have a protective streak in you,” I said. “Who is it you feel protective enough of to actually confront Santiago?”

He swallowed. “It’s not important.”

“Is it Gianna?”

“What? No.” His face turned an interesting shade of pink.

Max shifted. “You sure?”

“It’s no big deal if you have a crush on Gianna.” My voice was coaxing. “She’s very pretty. No one would blame you for noticing her.”

He slumped, looking embarrassed. “Is it that obvious that I like her?”

“Not really. I didn’t notice until someone pointed it out to me.”

He glanced up sharply. “Who?”

“I’d rather not say.”

His face got even redder. “Please tell me it wasn’t Gianna?”

“No. It wasn’t Gianna.”

He sighed. “She’s so pretty and sweet. Guests can be rude at times, but she’s always polite.”

Gianna was very polite, but I wasn’t convinced she was all that sweet. After all, she’d gone out of her way to entice Santiago, knowing he had a girlfriend. After she’d succeeded in having sex with him, she’d brazenly flaunted her attraction in front of Amelia.

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