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376. Two Peas In A Pod
Just as promised, Alex reached Lake Lenore as the sun climbed the highest point in the midday sky, dispersing the drifting fog.Connor Vanderbilt was already waiting there dressed in a gray fleece jacket with a black windcheater wrapped over it and a camo hunting cap on his head.Strapped to his back was a 110 Savage Ultralight Carbon-Fiber Hunting Rifle while a backup Colt Anaconda rested on his hip.Alex himself had come prepared with a Remington Model 700 and a Ruger Bisley sidearm.Sitting upright in his stirrups, Connor raised his hand and smiled at Alex.“I am glad you could make it. You are a man of your word, Mr. Verlaine.”Alex nodded politely, riding on his black stallion and replied, “I wouldn’t miss it for anything.”Connor grinned and nodded. “Something tells me this isn’t your first hunt. But the rules change during winter. Let’s start off easy.”Pulling out a dog whistle, Connor blew on it thrice.Seconds later, barking noises shattered the silence as two large Greyhoun
375. The Vanderbilt Connection
Meeting one of the Vanderbilts on a sudden winter morning was one of the last things Alex was expecting. He could sense that it wasn’t a mere coincidence.Just by looking at Connor, he could tell that he came from a distinguished family, and it was more than money that added to his noble demeanor.Even though Alex had heard quite a bit about the rivalry between the Vanderbilts and the Warringtons, he saw no reason to be rude without giving Connor a chance to explain himself.“The pleasure is all mine,” Alex replied, accepting the recognition with a warm handshake and a polite smile. But his eyes remained sharp and inquisitive. “I have been hearing plenty of talk about your family. And here you are. It really is a small world,” he added.“Not everything one hears is true. Most of it is fluff,” Connor retorted with a cheeky smirk. “Besides, I have heard strange things about you as well. They say you are a shark that swallows smaller fish alive.”“Maybe I am. You should find out for your
374. Rustic Charms
Alex and Josiah took the evening flight and returned to Liechtenstein as Governor Du Monte’s campaign ended with a bang.With Cobalt Cove finally in Phillipe’s pocket, he was confident about winning the election and retaining his chair. And Alex had already reminded him of his promise.As soon as their flight landed in the provincial capital, an armed escort consisting of elite bodyguards in elegant black suits and three police cars showed up to welcome them.Elizabeth Warrington stepped out of a stunning Rolls-Royce Sunset Drophead and ran to her father.“Thank God, you’re safe. I was so scared,” she cried, wrapping her arms around him.Josiah put his hand on her head and whispered affectionately, “I am alright. Your old man still has plenty of kicks left in his breeches. You’re embarrassing me, Lizzie.”“I am not letting you out of my sight again. This has been hard enough.”She slowly let go and turned to Alex.“Thank you for bringing my father back alive. I was scared for a moment
373. The Final Nail
Josiah Warrington opened his eyes to a moonlit sky, dotted with stars. As he slowly came to his senses, he realized he was lying on a deck chair on the beach.“What the…How did I…”Still dizzy from his recent ordeal, his head throbbed as he tried to pull himself up and sit up straight.“Don’t stress yourself. It was a rough boat ride. You’ve been through hell.” Alex’s voice buzzed in his ears as Alex came from behind and handed him a murky white drink in a tall glass. “Have a sip. It will make you feel better.”Josiah grabbed the glass and slowly sat up straight.Up ahead in the distance, he saw a tiny straw-roofed shack and more log chairs scattered around.The sea had turned silent now, and the waves were gently rolling onto the beach.“What happened out there?” Josiah asked, staring at Alex in total confusion. “I…remember getting smacked by that bastard mayor and passing out. We were on a tugboat.”“And now you’re safe on dry land again,” Alex replied and took a sip from his own gl
372. Abyssal Nightmare
Pushed to his breaking point, Angelo had tossed all pretense out the door and decided to take matters into his own hands.Josiah Warrington was supposed to be his ticket out of this mess.He had planned everything to the letter, making sure to get as far away from Cobalt Cove’s shores as possible.Even a few minutes ago, he had been certain that not even the coast guard would be able to track him down in this nightmarish weather.Yet somehow, Alex had braved the storm on a speedboat and climbed aboard all by himself.There were still ten of Angelo’s hired goons on board the tugboat, each armed with shotguns and revolvers. The math was simple: it was ten against one. And Angelo had a hostage in his custody.But hearing the screams of his henchmen, Angelo was already starting to lose it.“He is just one man. What the hell are you doing?” he yelled over the storm. “Fan out and search for him. Shoot him on sight!”The goons fanned out and started searching across the slippery deck as the
371. Surge and Surf
Hailing a cab, Alex arrived at the Port Hammerton and headed straight toward pier 9, where a matte black SL-52 Moon Glider was waiting for him on the sparkling waters of the bay.Kevin Miller’s secretary handed Alex the key and escorted him to the boat.“This is the best motor boat you can find in all of Cobalt Cove. It’s one of a kind, and built for speed.”“How fast can it go?” Alex asked, grabbing the key.“In ideal testing conditions, anywhere between 130-135 miles an hour. And the 1350 HP engine will keep it steady even on long rides.”“Sounds good. Thank you, Gabe. I’ll take it from here.”As the middle-aged secretary saw Alex jumping into the speedboat, he blurted out nervously, “I couldn’t find any life jackets. And this boat has only been tested once by Mr. Miller’s cousin. That was in a lake…not the open sea.”Alex chuckled at his words and turned the key.“I don’t need a life jacket. But thanks for the heads-up.”“It also doesn’t have a kill switch!” Gabe shouted after the
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