Page 122 of New Beginnings
“Nice to meet you,” she said even though she didn’t mean it.
“You too,” was my simple response.
“Well, Donald is in his office,” she said when her focus landed back on Rebel. “You know where it’s at. Would you like anything to drink?”
“No, Auntie. We’re good.”
“Alright, then. Let me know.”
She leaned over and planted a kiss on Rebel’s cheek, then turned and walked away, shooting me a menacing glare.
“She’s cheerful,” I said when she was out of sight.
Rebel nudged me in the side. “Stop being mean,” she said as we started walking down the hallway located off to the right of the foyer.
I couldn’t help but let out a chuckle. “I wasn’t being mean. It just seemed a little over the top.”
She looked over her shoulder, rolling her eyes. We stopped in front of a huge oak door with intricate designs etched into the wood, showcasing the artisan’s attention to detail. Beautiful craftsmanship and definitely looked hand carved, not something that had been massed produced.
Rebel knocked on the door, but didn’t wait for a response before she walked in. At a large, dark-colored wood desk, Donald Williams sat, surrounded by stacks of papers and a vintage lamp. Just as I closed the door behind us, he glanced up from the papers he was shuffling through.
“Have a seat.”
He stacked the papers on top of each other, then tossed the ink pen on top of the papers before leaning back in his chair. He steepled his fingers as he watched me, and Rebel sit in the chairs positioned in front of his desk.
“Mr. Stevens...” he started, but I threw up my hand to stop him.
“I won’t beat around the bush about this bullshit Williams. What do you know about the murder of my wife and child?”
Frowning slightly, his brows furrowed as he tried to understand the question. “I don’t understand. According to reports your wife was killed in an accident.”
“She wasn’t,” I said. “What do you know about Revels connection to my wife?”
“From my understanding of Agent Revels notes, your wife was willing to turn States’ evidence against you if we could make sure she was able to enter witness protection.”
I couldn’t help the laughter that I released. “There was no fucking way my wife would ever turn on me Agent. Your agent is dirty.”
I had to remember to refer to Revels in the present tense. Williams was not stupid and was very observant, so I definitely had to make sure I stayed on my toes with what I said.
“Are you sure?” he asked, and I refused to answer that stupid ass question. Dani was loyal to a fucking fault. Her loyalty was something I would never question.
“Where’s my agent, Stevens?”
I leaned back in the chair, feeling the soft cushion against my back. “I don’t know. Probably skipped town since Rebel has proof that he’s crooked as hell. Proof that he targeted my wife and had her killed. Then shot Rebel to get rid of the evidence.”
He looked at Rebel. “Do you have evidence?”
“Of course I do,” she said. “I warned you to watch your back when it came to him.”
He ran his hand down his face, trying to wipe away the exhaustion etched into his features. “What do you want?”
“The truth,” I said. “I want to know what your involvement was in my wife’s death. And trust me, Williams, if you lie to me, I will crush you. First starting with that beautiful wife of yours.”
He jumped up out of his seat, planting his palms on the top of his desk. “Don’t you dare threaten my family!”
“Sit down, Agent,” I said as calmly as I could glaring at him. “I said, sit the fuck down!” I shouted when he didn’t move.
“J.D...” Rebel called out my name, and I threw up my hand stopping her. This conversation was bound to happen, whether or not they liked it.
