Free Hidden Secrets (Garrett Investigation Book 1) by Claire Plaisted Page A

Did you find anything on his computer?”
    “Good to the first question, as to the second part we are still working through,” replied Gina looking up.
    “Good, keep at it, where’s Ana?” he asked.
    “Quinton took her to sign her statement; she’ll be back shortly.”
    “Thanks, Conrad, I’ll see you both later.”
    “Yuri, just a few moments of your time,” Malachy invited Yuri into his office.
    “Everything is ready; we just need to keep this running efficiently. I hope he takes the bait; it’d be great to land a big fish soon.”
    “Fishing, a favourite past time of mine,” smirked Yuri.
    “How’s Abe?  I’d appreciate going to visit him before heading home.  I presume you can arrange it, check in with Ana too.  She may well want to go along.”
    “Abe is good, still not speaking yet due to being on life support, the doctors put him in an induced coma for a few days while his body recovers,” said Yuri. “I’ll organise a plan with the lads to get you and Ana there safely.”
    “You think they’ll attack again?”
    “Depends on how quickly that sonofabitch gets hooked into his new assignment.  We can’t be too careful.”
    “Right. Well, I’ve some paperwork to do, give us a call when you’re ready to leave.”
    “Yep. Will do,” Yuri replied, “we’ll get him soon.”
     
    “Thank you for coming back Ms Belaruski,” smiled Detective Moran, “did you remember anything else? Any minor detail could help with our investigation?”
    “No, sorry I didn’t.”
    “Just read this through; make sure we have it right then sign the bottom.”
    “Thanks,” she smiled.
    Quinton’s phone went off, ‘ War, what it is…..’ he quickly answered, glaring at Ana daring her to say anything never mind Detective Moran’s bewildered look.
    “Yeah, ok, see you shortly,” he answered.
    “Hell of a tune on your phone,” Detective Moran finally realised.
    “Yeah, need to change it, getting me some serious shit,” he replied glaring at Ana. “Get a move on Ana, we’ve things to discuss.”
    Signing her name on the incident form, she asked her final question. “Who was the hitman who shot Abe?”
    “Hired Assassin name of Griffan no fingerprints on file, he’s an ex-Seal; his prints were altered.”
    “How’d you find out who he was then?”
    “Teeth, people forget we can ID them via their teeth.  He’s wanted in connection with other murders. It’s a pity he turned evil.”
    “Thanks, I’ll let Malachy know.  Time to go Quinton. I’m all finished here.”
    “At last,” he muttered.
    Heading back to Garrett Towers Ana asked what the phone call was about.
    “We’re going to pick up the boss and take you both to see Abe, presuming you want to go still?”
    “Yes, I do.”
     
    Since the car bombing in the garage level Yuri tightened security all over Garrett Towers, especially on the car park level.  Orders were processed, and the installation of cameras began, including by the elevators.  The building owner was looking into issuing pass keys to companies who leased offices though it would take time.
    Everyone who worked in the building welcomed the new security measures.
    The loss of Marigold Longburn sent shockwaves through the businesses.  She’d been a well-loved woman on the fashion scene.  Her death at the hands of an assassin due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time made many realise it could’ve been them.  Her funeral was to be held on the following Friday.  Most businesses had representatives attending, including the intended target; once again security would be high.
     
    Arriving back, they quickly collected Malachy speeding out in the blink of an eye heading for Eastchester General Hospital.  Yuri was determined not to get caught unaware again. Arriving at the back entrance their security team escorted them to Abe’s room.
    “Oh my god, all those tubes, are you sure he’s all right,” Ana asked anxiously.
    “Yeah, I’ll get the doctor to give