Page 461 of The Sinner: James

“Unknown. I have a bunch of information and a few photos.”

“Send them to me. What do you know so far?”

“Police got involved, but they have no leads. There hasn’t been anything suspicious reported so far. Regardless, I need to find him. Dead or alive. Although I hope he’s alive. He fought for a living and couldn’t be taken out that easily. On the other hand, he might’ve pissed off the wrong people, which usually does it. He was last seen in London.”

“When?”

“Three weeks ago.”

“Anything particular about him?”

“He’s half American and half Portuguese. He looks just like me ten years ago.”

“Got it.”

“How’s Lauren?” I ask.

“She’s good.”

“The kids?”

“A handful.”

I breathe a chuckle.

“Good, man. I’ll see you when you get here.”

“Where are you?”

“I’m in Monaco. I’ll fly to London as soon as I can. I’ll meet you there.”

“Sounds good.”

“One more thing. I need all the information that you can get, and I’ll handle it from there,” I say.

“Sure.”

I hang up before I call Ed.

“Hey. Did you go to sleep?” I ask.

“No. I just finished talking to Thea. She and Rain are planning a party for me for when I’m going back,” he says, a grin threading through his voice.

A moment passes.

“Is everything okay?” he asks.

“Yes, um... Yes, it is. Can you work in Lex’s office for a few days when you return?”

“Yes. Why? What happened?”

“Nothing. I’ll be busy with some things, and I need Lex here if he can travel.”

“Of course. Do you want me to stay?”

“No, no. Go home, man.”

“Are you sure?”

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