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If you end up meeting Moretti, watch yourself. I’ve heard he can charm the panties off an ice princess.
Marco chuckled, thought for a minute, then typed his reply.
Meeting him isn’t part of the plan.
I know, but you might get caught. Please tell me you’re just after his picture and you’ve given up on that other insane idea.
Marco paused, and decided to roll the dice.
But I might stumble across more… if you know what I mean.
“Come on, take the bait,” Marco muttered, staring at the screen. “Give me something.”
If you find anything, report it to the cops. Please, Steph. Leave everything to them.
Marco flinched. Report it to the cops? But sensing an opportunity, he typed.
With crooks I know who the bad guys are. You never can tell with cops.
He waited, his pulse ticking up.
Steph, you promised to give it up.
Marco hastily typed back.
Which part are you talking about?
Finding out when and where the delivery will arrive. What do you think I’m talking about? It’s madness. Stay out of it.
Marco caught his breath.
She knew about the delivery.
Did others in her circle know too?
He punched in another message.
Max, you still haven’t told anyone, have you?
Marco waited, holding his breath.
I promised I wouldn’t, and I haven’t.
Great. I have to go, but don’t worry if you don’t hear from me. I’m turning off my phone for a while.
I’m glad you told me that. Where are you now?
On a farm, but I really need to go. I think I hear a tractor.
Good luck on your mission. Get back to me, and make it as soon as you can.
I will. Bye, Big Boy.
Bye, Pumpkin Head.
Though he fleetingly wondered why Max would call her Pumpkin Head, Marco powered off the phone and let out a heavy breath. He considered driving a few miles away and tossing it on the side of the road, but being able to monitor Steph’s incoming calls and stay in touch with her friend Max could come in handy.
Luring her to the hunting lodge had paid off. It wouldn’t take long before she’d tell him what she knew, and his momentous venture would continue moving forward. His own phone suddenly rang, snatching his attention. Lifting it from his pocket, he glanced at the screen. It was Benny.
