us.”
Katherine grinned, the full depth of Garth’s plan becoming clear.
“So we take the heat, act as bait and get both Jennings and the traitor following us, while Victor traces the blocks and flushes out the identity of the mole. We lead the charge. Victor brings up the rear and corners them.”
“Exactly, though I’d word it differently to Victor.”
Katherine laughed at that comment.
“Victor Adams would chew you up and spit you out if he thought you were putting us out front to protect his arse.”
“It’s not like I’m coddling him or holding his hand,” Garth insisted. “We need the help. Calling him in is logical. I will grant you Victor is savvy enough it will take little thought for him to deduce what we’re doing, but he’ll be high on drugs. He’s pretty battered up. But I do think it only fair to keep him apprised of what’s going on.”
“He’s your mentor.” Katherine tried to keep the smug tone from her voice. “You can call him and ask. I’ll just back you up with this one. I’ve heard of Victor’s reputation, I don’t relish being the one to try to keep him from this when he sees how close we’re getting.”
Garth shot her a hot glance and Katherine felt her nipples and pussy react. Chemistry sparked in the air around them. They stared at each other a moment, until Garth pulled his cell out of his pocket and dialled the number without looking.
The tone rang a number of times before the line was picked up. Katherine leaned closer so she could hear both sides of the conversation, intrigued as to how Victor was doing and what his reaction would be.
“Yes?” a male voice answered.
“Victor, it’s Garth, mate. How are you hanging in there?”
“I’m about ready to get out of this bed, Garth. No one will tell me a damn thing and I’m going crazy. Update me on what’s been happening.”
In the background Katherine heard a female voice admonishing Victor.
“Dad, you’re staying put. You have three broken ribs, a fractured collarbone and the worst series of bruising the doctor has ever personally witnessed. You are not getting out of this bed—”
“Come on, Skye, let the man talk to Garth in peace. We need some tea and sandwiches anyway.”
“I’m bringing you back vitamins, Dad. Lots of vitamins.”
Both Katherine and Garth snickered as Victor sighed. She had a feeling Victor’s daughter’s threat was a serious one, based on years of experience and possibly even a mimicking of words her father had said to her in the past.
“I can’t wait, sweetheart,” he replied, his tone seeming to be caught between amusement and resignation.
Garth explained what had occurred since they had parted.
“Both Katherine and I feel strongly there’s more than just luck at play here. We were wondering if you could look into the burying of these documents in more detail from your end? I’m sure Jack can get a laptop to you and it’s sure to keep you occupied while you work on getting the doctors to release you.”
“That’s good work, Garth, I’m impressed,” Victor replied. “It sounds like you and Katherine have things well in hand. You’re a solid partnership and mesh well together. I presume the two of you will be out there chasing down leads and following Jennings?”
“We plan to compile a list of all other holdings of MacKenzie Industries and anything else this board of directors currently rent under other names. I think Katherine and I will visit them all, sniff around until we uncover Jennings himself, Connor or a new lead to trace.”
“Of course,” Victor said. There was silence for a moment as the older man thought.
“I think that’s a good course of action,” Victor spoke again. “I‘ll do everything possible from this bloody hospital bed. I might even call in a few markers to speed things along.”
Katherine relaxed and grinned at Garth. They were on track.
“We’ll keep you up to speed with how things go on our end. Keep in touch?”
Katherine grinned, the full depth of Garth’s plan becoming clear.
“So we take the heat, act as bait and get both Jennings and the traitor following us, while Victor traces the blocks and flushes out the identity of the mole. We lead the charge. Victor brings up the rear and corners them.”
“Exactly, though I’d word it differently to Victor.”
Katherine laughed at that comment.
“Victor Adams would chew you up and spit you out if he thought you were putting us out front to protect his arse.”
“It’s not like I’m coddling him or holding his hand,” Garth insisted. “We need the help. Calling him in is logical. I will grant you Victor is savvy enough it will take little thought for him to deduce what we’re doing, but he’ll be high on drugs. He’s pretty battered up. But I do think it only fair to keep him apprised of what’s going on.”
“He’s your mentor.” Katherine tried to keep the smug tone from her voice. “You can call him and ask. I’ll just back you up with this one. I’ve heard of Victor’s reputation, I don’t relish being the one to try to keep him from this when he sees how close we’re getting.”
Garth shot her a hot glance and Katherine felt her nipples and pussy react. Chemistry sparked in the air around them. They stared at each other a moment, until Garth pulled his cell out of his pocket and dialled the number without looking.
The tone rang a number of times before the line was picked up. Katherine leaned closer so she could hear both sides of the conversation, intrigued as to how Victor was doing and what his reaction would be.
“Yes?” a male voice answered.
“Victor, it’s Garth, mate. How are you hanging in there?”
“I’m about ready to get out of this bed, Garth. No one will tell me a damn thing and I’m going crazy. Update me on what’s been happening.”
In the background Katherine heard a female voice admonishing Victor.
“Dad, you’re staying put. You have three broken ribs, a fractured collarbone and the worst series of bruising the doctor has ever personally witnessed. You are not getting out of this bed—”
“Come on, Skye, let the man talk to Garth in peace. We need some tea and sandwiches anyway.”
“I’m bringing you back vitamins, Dad. Lots of vitamins.”
Both Katherine and Garth snickered as Victor sighed. She had a feeling Victor’s daughter’s threat was a serious one, based on years of experience and possibly even a mimicking of words her father had said to her in the past.
“I can’t wait, sweetheart,” he replied, his tone seeming to be caught between amusement and resignation.
Garth explained what had occurred since they had parted.
“Both Katherine and I feel strongly there’s more than just luck at play here. We were wondering if you could look into the burying of these documents in more detail from your end? I’m sure Jack can get a laptop to you and it’s sure to keep you occupied while you work on getting the doctors to release you.”
“That’s good work, Garth, I’m impressed,” Victor replied. “It sounds like you and Katherine have things well in hand. You’re a solid partnership and mesh well together. I presume the two of you will be out there chasing down leads and following Jennings?”
“We plan to compile a list of all other holdings of MacKenzie Industries and anything else this board of directors currently rent under other names. I think Katherine and I will visit them all, sniff around until we uncover Jennings himself, Connor or a new lead to trace.”
“Of course,” Victor said. There was silence for a moment as the older man thought.
“I think that’s a good course of action,” Victor spoke again. “I‘ll do everything possible from this bloody hospital bed. I might even call in a few markers to speed things along.”
Katherine relaxed and grinned at Garth. They were on track.
“We’ll keep you up to speed with how things go on our end. Keep in touch?”
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