“He had brought a few changes of clothes, a medical thriller novel, some toiletry items, and a manila file folder labeled, "Fairview." "We've gone through it, of course," Chief Dupont said conspiratorially to Darby. "There's nothing out of the ordinary. A copy of the contract, the deed, and the listing packet on the property -that's about it." Alicia Komolsky signed for the items and spoke with the chief about returning her brother's body to Massachusetts. He discussed plans for transporting the... BMW to Boston, and Alicia nodded as if under heavy sedation. Chief Dupont consulted his watch and Alicia jumped. "His watch-is that in this duffel?" The chief frowned. "What watch?" "My brother wore a very expensive watch called a Vacheron Constantin. It was pink gold, made in Switzerland. He never went anywhere without it." The chief scribbled a note on a small pad of paper. "We haven't located it yet," he said. "When we do, I'll give you a call." Again she gave a slow nod and followed Darby back to the truck.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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