Page 69 of Tell No One
“Good.”
“I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that you know where I live and my wife’s favourite flower.”
“I’m careful. And thorough. You wouldn’t employ me otherwise.”
“Right.”
“I’m confident now the driver put the tracker on my bag. I’m pretty sure he knows nothing about the other matter. He was after the diamonds. Possibly working on behalf of Ahsan’s brother, Saad. Equally possible he’s just a greedy shit. I left the tracker on my bag in the house. Easterly Cottage, Ashford Lane, Chalford, Kent. Might be worth keeping an eye on the place. Try not to wreck it. It’ll be going on the market soon.”
“What about the other matter?”
“Are you alone?”
“Yes. I’m at home and the line is safe.”
“Hassan Fayad is actually Rafiq Sherif. He used to work for Prince Ahsan. The two have been living together in secret. Rafiq thinks Ahsan’s brother Saad arranged for Norbury to make Ahsan disappear. Ahsan managed to get one message to Rafiq, that he was in Scotland and someone’s pet. As of last week he was still alive.”
“Oh Christ.”
“Feely offered me the chance to join a hunting party in Scotland. Tag as the target. There were a number of options, including going after him in an urban setting. He said they’d not done that before but implied they had in the Highlands. It’s possible Prince Ahsan will be a target too or maybe he’s being a good pet.”
“Jesus.”
“Keep this really quiet, Henry. I don’t want you to do anything apart from check that USB, and even then, talk to me before you take any action or before you let Barker stick his foot in something unpleasant. If you discover anything about these shooting parties, let me know. Lives are at risk.”
“Do you know where Tag is?”
“Yes.”
“Where?”
“Somewhere safe.”
“What are you going to do?”
“Think for a while.”
“We’ll maintain your cover but don’t take too long.”
Delaney ended the call.
“What helps you think?” Tag asked.
“Peace and quiet.”
“Not sex?”
Delaney sighed.
Tag fell asleep. As he stirred, he registered they were still moving.
“Are we there yet?”
“Clearly not.”
“I’m thirsty. You drank all our water. Next pub you pass, right?”
A few minutes later, Delaney pulled into the car park of The New Inn, which looked ancient.
