Champagne Problems (A Cross Security Investigation Book 4), page 29
“You’re sure?”
“That’s what Tessa Gold said in a statement she provided. Unlike O’Neal, she had no problem turning on Steed. She said he was behind everything, that he manipulated her into helping, that she never wanted to have anything to do with any of it, but he forced her into it.”
“Do you think that’s true?”
“No. O’Neal gave her an envelope full of cash. That was meant to be a signing bonus to encourage her to go after the big fish at Spark. Since O’Neal was banned, Gold had to do it herself, but she needed a little encouragement.”
“A preview of the kind of money she stood to make if she could pull it off,” Darrow said.
“Pretty much.”
Darrow cocked his head to the side. “Axel Kincaid is another of your clients. Was that a freebie, or does he get billed for the assistance you provided?”
“It was a favor.”
“Which he’ll repay.”
“How do you know I wasn’t repaying him?”
Darrow shrugged. “You don’t extort clients, but you trade in favors. That makes sense.”
“Y’know what, I changed my mind. I don’t want you anywhere near my business.”
“But you already made me an offer.”
“That wasn’t an offer.”
“It sounded like an offer.”
“It wasn’t.”
“I think it was.” Darrow grinned. “Face it. You’re going to give in because you’re afraid I have something that can bury you.”
“You’ve got it wrong. You should be afraid I plan on burying you.” I winked at him. “Just FYI, I wasn’t kidding about that shovel.”
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G.K. Parks is the author of the Alexis Parker series. The first novel, Likely Suspects, tells the story of Alexis’ first foray into the private sector.
G.K. Parks received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. After spending some time in law school, G.K. changed paths and earned a Master of Arts in Criminology/Criminal Justice. Now all that education is being put to use creating a fictional world based upon years of study and research.
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Full-length Novels in the Alexis Parker Series:
Likely Suspects
The Warhol Incident
Mimicry of Banshees
Suspicion of Murder
Racing Through Darkness
Camels and Corpses
Lack of Jurisdiction
Dying for a Fix
Intended Target
Muffled Echoes
Crisis of Conscience
Misplaced Trust
Whitewashed Lies
On Tilt
Purview of Flashbulbs
The Long Game
Burning Embers
Thick Fog
Warning Signs
Past Crimes
Sinister Secret
Zero Sum
Buried Alive
Trouble Brewing
Balance Due
Hostage Situation
Damage Control
Liv DeMarco Novels
Dangerous Stakes
Operation Stakeout
Unforeseen Danger
Deadly Dealings
High Risk
Fatal Mistake
Imminent Threat
Mistaken Identity
Malicious Intent
Controlled Burn
Dodging Bullets
Lucien Cross Novels
Fallen Angel
Calculated Risk
Light Them Up
Champagne Problems
Knife’s Edge
Julian Mercer Novels
Condemned
Betrayal
Subversion
Reparation
Retaliation
Hunting Grounds
Lexie Sarconi Novels
Burglary Blues
Break-ins and Bouquets
Compromised Undercover
Killer Getaway
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