THE REAL MURDERER

"Even I wouldn't have known that if I hadn't been who I am, Bruce. Jordan was full of life when Declan and I left him. Without a doubt, he had many more years to live and would have been a different person.

"I was stunned when I was suddenly attacked by the assassins you sent because I knew I had not offended anyone. It wasn't until I spoke with one of the assassins that I realized they were there to kill me because of the death of the same young man I had left to go.

"I was once again so stunned to hear that. I can't deny that I was so confused at that very moment. However, after some thought, I easily realized what was going on. The dog, Books, sorry Brooks was merely trying to drive a wedge between us.

"Since he knew I'd be coming after him, what was the best way to ward me off if not to make you come after me?

"After figuring that out, I told your subordinate to notify you that I'll be coming to you with a gift...," he pauses and grins. "What did you think the gift will be? Well,