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Delaney made some sort of noise that he hoped sounded like surprise and pleasure. “Well done.”
“How are you fixed for a trip to Scotland? You’d go up with a few others by private jet from City Airport on Monday morning, at ten. Prius Airways.”
“Okay.”
“I’ll need half of the money in advance.”
“Same as before?”
“Yes.”
“I see to it.” He hoped Concorde House got all this money back.
“Look forward to seeing you.”
“It will be interesting.” Delaney forced out a chuckle.
The moment the call ended, he contacted Henry.
“You’ve heard from them?” Barker’s voice instantly irritated Delaney.
“I don’t want to talk to you. Put Henry on.”
“Fuck you. Talk to me.”
Delaney was about to hang up when he heard Henry say, “This isn’t the time or place. Give me the phone.”
That was the second time Barker had answered Henry’s phone. Delaney wondered why.
“Report?” Henry asked.
“It’s on. Private jet from City Airport on Monday. Prius Airways. I’ll be going up with others. You should be able to access the flight plan. Norbury wants half the money in advance, same as before. And paying now.”
“Understood. What did he tell you about Tag?”
“Just that he’d been found. If they return his belongings to him, you might be able to follow the tracker in his shoe.”
“Good point,” Henry said. “The sooner we know exactly where you’re going the better.”
“I might lose my phone.”
“Then you should object. Say it’s a business deal you need to keep on top of,” Barker interjected.
“I hadn’t thought of that. Thank you so much for your invaluable advice,” Delaney said.
He heard Barker swear and Henry telling him to butt out.
“Taking your phone seems a bit extreme,” Henry pointed out. “Though Anthony has a point. We planted news of a deal you’re involved in.”
“It’s the taking of photos they’ll want to control.”
Henry groaned. “That’s true but for that sort of money, people are going to want pictures. Sick bastards. If you need anything, let us know. I’ll go ahead and get the money transferred.”
“Take care of it yourself. I can’t afford one of Barker’s fuck-ups.” He was done with playing nice.
Delaney had to be careful what he took with him. It was safer to assume his belongings would be searched, but no one would be allowed to touch his rifle and if he reduced the depth of the packing foam, he could hide several items underneath.
If Tag hadn’t known what had happened in Harborne House, he might have actually thought he’d landed on his feet. Well, apart from having to share a room withCream.Kareem wasnothappy but after his initial fiery objection, he’d calmed down and he and Tag managed to get along. Probably because Kareem had been told there’d be an end date not too far away and because Tag behaved himself. He knew Kareem was looking for a reason to complain about him, so he didn’t give him one.
