Chapter 70 Inspection

“When asked, the witness stated she saw the Mancini Brothers Taxi Company logo on the side of the car. Rather interesting, don’t you think?”

“Surely she’s mistaken. There are plenty of other taxi companies in the city. Perhaps she confused one of our vehicles with someone else.”

“Perhaps,” he says noncommittally. “Would you mind if I look around?”

I set my jaw. I have two options here. The first and most instinctive thing to do is tell him to fuck off. He could be lying about the witness to try and garner a reaction out of me, and he frankly has no grounds to search. I could claim harassment and be done with it, but that would make me look guiltier.

My second option is to agree to his request. Dangerous, considering I have Sandra locked up in the taxi depot’s supply basement. I want the man to think I have nothing to hide, except that’s the furthest thing from the truth. If he finds her, it’s all over. There’s got to be an alternative.

With a confident smile, I gesture to the door. “B