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Rhett got Asher’s awe The waterfront Georgian Revival red brick eous property that likely had ier long on the property beforeat the opening of the circular driveway Rhett parked a few feet away and cut the ignition He exited his vehicle and Asher followed him out

“Detective West,” the security guard said right to him like they’d already met

Obviously they’d done their homework

“That’s right” He gestured to Asher “Detective Sullivan”

“Identification, please,” the man said

Rhett reached into his back pocket This shoas nothing more than that A show to make it appear like they didn’t have infor knew all about theht down to their incomes

The guard exaes, then handed theet them back when you leave”

Rhett froze

The guard arched an eyebrow “Nonnegotiable”

Rhett sighed, then took his gun frouard, as did Asher They were both searched for further weapons then the guard led theuards before they followed hi

King’s white dress shirt was rolled up at the sleeves, portraying a casual air that Rhett felt certain was manufactured His blond hair was styled and his dark blue eyes regarded Rhett with every step he took into the roo that didn’t scream wealth was his five o’clock shadow, alainst the life that had been handed to him

“Please,” King said, rising from his chair “Come take a seat”

Rhett settled into the client chair on the left, Asher on the right Rhett kept his chair angled slightly to keep an eye on those guards behind him

“Now that you’ve driven all the way out here just for a talk, what can I do for you?” King asked, returning to his seat behind his desk

Rhett wanted to see King’s expression as he asked his questions He was sure there was a gentler way of approaching this, but that wasn’t Rhett’s way “Did you send your ht?”