Chapter 185

‘Easier said than done, Sherlock,’ Cyrus retorted. ‘Those goons at the door are packing enough heat to melt a glacier. And forget about calling for help – these walls probably have more ears than a CIA listening post.’ Sebastian kicked at a plush ottoman, sending it rolling across the carpet. ‘Fine! Since you think you are so smart, what do you suggest we do then?’ ‘Alright, let’s play devil’s advocate. What’s Ari’s end game here? Why are we valuable enough to keep locked up?’ Sebastian mulled it over. ‘He knows we were involved in the deaths of Raymond and Madeline. Probably doesn’t want us to talk to Elodie about their… “accident.”’ He air-quoted the word ‘accident’ with a grimace. Cyrus slapped his forehead. ‘Of course! We’re loose ends. But why not just kill us?’ ‘Maybe he wants to squeeze us first,’ Sebastian said, his voice grim. ‘See what information we have before—’ Suddenly, a sharp rap on the door jolted them both. A voice, gruff with authority, boomed from the other side. ‘D