The Hard Way by Duncan Brockwell

Author:Duncan Brockwell [Brockwell, Duncan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bloodhound Books - crime, thriller and mystery
Published: 2021-04-18T16:00:00+00:00

36

“Richard Fisher’s the key, sir. I know it.” Hayes looked at Inspector Gillan for acknowledgement. Sat in a small conference room with Gillan and Miller, Hayes’ leg bobbed up and down under the table.

“And you think we should focus solely on the Fishers now?” Inspector Gillan looked at her, then Miller. “Do you agree, Detective Miller?”

“Absolutely. Richard Fisher’s the key, like Hayes said. He might have been inebriated at the time, but he outright lied to us.”

Gillan scratched his head. “I don’t know about this. We’re kind of putting all our eggs in one basket. The suspect might have targeted Reid or Austin, we don’t know. I just don’t like the thought of leaving avenues of investigation unchecked.”

“Please, sir, I’ve never been more sure of anything. He knows more than he’s letting on. He lied to us. Plus, we all know she’s behind this; her DNA’s all over it.”

Hayes waited while Gillan mulled it over. He got up from his seat and strolled over to the window and looked out onto the street below. A clock hung on the wall opposite her ticked loudly. “Sir?”

“You’re right. We’ll make Richard Fisher and Charlotte Edwards the focus of this investigation, for the time being. This might change over the course of the next few days, though, is that clear?”

“Crystal, sir. Thank you.”

Gillan turned to Miller. “Miller, while we’re in with Miss Demirci, I want you to gather as much information as you can about the Fishers, that includes Charlotte Edwards, and Henry Curtis. If this family is at the epicentre of this case, I want to know everything about them. Look into the businesses, Accord FM, and I believe Richard Fisher owns Fisher Valves, if my memory serves me. We’ll get to the bottom of it. Amanda, you’re with me.”

“You’ve got it.” Miller rushed out of the room.

Hayes stood and regarded him. “I know he’s the one. You had to be there.”

“You can stop the sales pitch now.” Gillan gathered up his paperwork, then stared at the door. Gillan eyed her with suspicion. “Before we go, is Miller dating Luke Walker going to be a problem for us?”

“What? No, of course not. Why would it? She’s great company because of him and if they break up she’ll go back to being a pain in my arse.”

“Fine, I’ll not make it an issue for now, but if it causes any problems in the field, you let me know. Understood?”

“Of course. If it’s a problem, I’ll break them up myself, how’s that?” Hayes smiled, letting him know she was joking, yet serious at the same time. “Are you ready?”

Inspector Gillan marched to the door and held it open for her.

“Let’s go and introduce ourselves to Miss Demirci, shall we?” Hayes stepped out into the corridor and waited for her supervisor. As much as she promoted strength in her walk, she had butterflies in her tummy for the first time. Why should interviewing Melodi Demirci make her nervous?

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