Threat

Chapter 84

Police car was leaving at high speed with Chloe inside; James stood, his dazed mind. What did she mean by her last words? What other surprise could she possibly have?

"Boss?" Louis's voice snapped him back to reality. "You okay?"

James shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just…processing everything."

Louis nodded. "Has been a long day."

"That's one way to put it," James said feebly, adding a chuckle. "Come on, let's get out of here."

They walked out into the bright sunlight from the warehouse. The police milled all over the place, taking statements and evidence, doing what they had to. James saw a familiar face among them.

"Detective Rodriguez," he called.

The detective looked up and came over. "Mr. Watson. Glad to see you're all right."

"Thanks to you and your team," James said. "I owe you one."

Rodriguez shrugged again. "Just doing their job. We'll have to secure statements from both of you down at the station."

James nodded. "Of course. But firs