"Early Christmas present; just thought you'd want to know." Fred grinned.
"Thanks, Freddie. You're a star." He walked out whistling.
'That bitch! She told him the boy was on a field trip this week! She was going to regret double-crossing him.' He grinned.
'Not only was she going to be an outlet for his anger but she was going to give him police protection. Neither she nor the Corp will know what hit them. Idiots.'
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Thoko called José. She only had her lunch to get this done. The element of surprise was vital. Ronald's injuries were not life-threatening, in the least. She got voicemail.
"Mr. Suarez, this is Za Wood, I'd like those papers served. Thank you." She hung up. She looked up from her desk to find Lavender Cross staring at her with her mouth open.
Several emotions flickered across her face. Shock and hurt were the ones that registered the longest. Then hope followed by doubt, then confusion.
