The Push by J C Fuller

Author:J C Fuller [Fuller, J C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-04-06T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 27

“Hello?” A male’s voice, heavy with sleep, came over the phoneline and Lane winced, realizing she hadn’t considered the difference in time zones.

“This is Sheriff Lane with the Rockfish Island Sheriff’s Department.” She thought it best to start off with her title, less chance of getting confused for a telemarketer. She was wrong.

“I’ve already donated to my local department. Good-bye,” the voice answered, sleep still heavy in the east coast accent.

“Mr. Levens? This isn’t a telemarketing call. I’m contacting you in regards to Danielle and Janielle Engles,” Lane said loudly into the mouth piece, hoping he’d hear her voice before hanging up the phone. “I need to ask you a few questions.” Lane could distinctly hear rustling in the background and assumed the man was sitting up in bed.

“Couldn’t this wait till morning, when I’m at my office?” Gerald Levens, the attorney for the Engles family estate, said testily into the phone.

“I apologize, Mr. Levens. I didn’t realize I’d called your home number,” Lane lied, never having been one to be patient.

“Well, now that you do, you can call me back tomorrow morning at my office.” Mr. Leven’s went to hang up the phone.

“Mr. Levens! Since I have you on the phone now, this won’t take long,” Lane said, quickly. “You know how things are with an official murder investigation. Time is of the essence.” Lane bit her lip, hoping that was a big enough lure to keep the family lawyer on the phone.

“Did you say murder investigation?” Mr. Levens turned the lamp next to his bedside on. His wife, lying beside him, rolled away from the glare.

“Yes, sir. I meant to call you earlier, but today has been hectic. Janielle was found deceased on September 4th. The coroner has declared her death a homicide by person or persons unknown. We believe she was pushed off a cliff while hiking.”

“Oh, Janie.” Mr. Levens threw back the sheets and sat on the edge of his bed. “That would explain why Mrs. Carter called and made an appointment,” The lawyer mumbled to himself, and then said into the phone, “What can I do for you, Sheriff?”

“My understanding is Janie had a will?”

“Of course.”

“Can you tell me who stands to benefit from it? And do you know if she had any life insurance policies?” Lane had her notepad and pen at the ready.

“Just a second. Let me switch phones.” Mr. Levens shook his wife awake and told her to wait till he picked up the line in the other room. A minute later, Lane heard him say, “Okay, Lori. You can go back to sleep.” There was a huff of annoyance and a click. “Sheriff, are you still there?”

“Yes, sir. I apologize for waking your household. But with a murder investigation—”

“I know, you said that already,” Mr. Levens interrupted. “I can’t tell you every detail of the will, being it’s not in front of me. But the majority of Janie’s wealth goes to her aunt, Susan Carter.” Mr. Levens leaned back in his button back chair and closed his eyes, trying to stifle a yawn.

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