Mystery at the Regal Rose Hotel by C Jane Reid

Author:C Jane Reid [Reid, C Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Sir Winston Gladstone, managing director of the Regal Rose, stood from his desk faster than a man of his considerable bulk should be able.

“She’s what?”

“Detained on suspicions of murder.” Lola spoke calmly, but she’d had time to process the events on the way to see the director of the hotel.

“That is impossible.”

“I said as much, but Detective Chief Inspector Angleton seemed convinced by the evidence they found.”

“Did you say Detective Chief Inspector Angleton?”

Lola nodded, surprised by Sir Winston’s wide-eyed reaction.

He straightened, pulling at his suit coat. “Miss Rose, might I beg a favor?”

“Yes, certainly.”

“While the chief inspector and his officers are in the hotel, please refrain from antagonizing them.”

Lola drew back. “Sir Winston, I wouldn’t dream of it.”

He eyed her knowingly.

She sighed. “How is it that everyone at the Regal Rose assumes they know my character after so short a time?”

“Because, Miss Rose, you are a singularly vibrant young woman with a few, ahem, eccentric character traits.”

Lola smiled. “Guilty.”

“Detective Chief Inspector Angleton is not known for his sense of humor. Quite the opposite.” Sir Winston’s expression was serious. “If he suspects Madame of any wrong-doing, he will doggedly pursue the evidence.”

“And discount anyone else who might have been involved?”

“He isn’t that close-minded, but his instincts are rarely wrong.”

Lola hmphed. “So are mine. If you’ll excuse me, Sir Winston. And I trust you’ll see to Madame’s requirements?”

“Naturally.” He looked offended to be reminded.

“And Mr. Abernathy will remain with her?”

“As though I’d be likely to convince him otherwise.”

“And you’ll do everything in your power to assist her?”

Sir Winston drew himself upright with a stern look.

To sooth the offense, Lola smiled. “You are a magnificent director, Sir Winston. I’m quite in love with you.”

He flushed.

Lola waved to him as she left but dropped her smile as soon as she was out the door.

“Is it true, Miss Rose?” Mr. Argyle caught her leaving.

She didn’t bother asking what he’d heard. Mr. Argyle seemed to hear about everything. “I’m afraid it is. A terrible mistake of justice is being made.”

He pursed his thin lips. “Perhaps I am wrong to information you, but Detective Inspector Blythe has arrived at the hotel.”

Arthur. Lola perked. “Do you know where he is?”

Mr. Argyle gave her an arch look.

“Of course you do,” Lola amended. “My apologies.”

“He has gone to the penthouse.”

She muttered a word her mother would not approve. Mr. Argyle, however, didn’t flutter an eyelash.

“Could you send him to my suite when you see him? My friends and I are having a bit of a do.”

“As I understand from the quantity of liquor requested to your suite.”

She grinned. “Daphne is something of a cocktail chemist. I asked to see her at work. Shall I send one down for you?”

“Certainly not, Miss Rose.”

Laughing playfully, Lola left the front desk. She met Brandon as he stepped out of the lift.

“Ah, Lola. Vera told us what happened. Terribly unexpected.”

“She didn’t do it.”

“No, no, she never would, I’m certain.”

Lola drew a breath. “I’m sorry, Brandon. I feel as though all I’m doing lately is defending the people I care about.

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