After the Execution (2013)
“His desk was bathed in the sapphire glow of an art deco lamp. It was ten o’clock and his head was pulsing.
Travis and his girlfriend Cindy had only just left after what had been an excruciating evening. Somehow Crane had managed to get through it without losing his temper. And that was no mean achievement following the conversation he’d had with Travis out by the pool.His own brother-in-law had announced that he was going to blackmail him. Travis had used his skills as a private investigato...r to uncover the relationship with Beth. Now he wanted $100,000 transferred to his account.
Crane was livid. The rage burned inside him, hot as a blast furnace. His entire presidential campaign was in jeopardy. And he was at the mercy of an unprincipled sleazebag. Travis was bound to come back for more. A hundred grand would not be enough. He’d pay off what he owed and then quickly run up more debts. It was as certain as the sun rising.Crane went to his drinks cabinet and poured himself a triple whisky.MoreLess
Travis and his girlfriend Cindy had only just left after what had been an excruciating evening. Somehow Crane had managed to get through it without losing his temper. And that was no mean achievement following the conversation he’d had with Travis out by the pool.His own brother-in-law had announced that he was going to blackmail him. Travis had used his skills as a private investigato...r to uncover the relationship with Beth. Now he wanted $100,000 transferred to his account.
Crane was livid. The rage burned inside him, hot as a blast furnace. His entire presidential campaign was in jeopardy. And he was at the mercy of an unprincipled sleazebag. Travis was bound to come back for more. A hundred grand would not be enough. He’d pay off what he owed and then quickly run up more debts. It was as certain as the sun rising.Crane went to his drinks cabinet and poured himself a triple whisky.MoreLess
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