Hes got this trailer. I bet if you went through it carefully youd be surprised what youd find.’ Drake said,As nearly as police can tell from a superficial examination, the murder must have taken place around nine oclock this evening. It was the servants night out and she didnt return until around ten o’clock. So I had put in a septic tank and two bathrooms and a modern electric kitchen and as a result the plumber had been able to send his oldest son to Yale. When the electrician got through, I think he took his wife on a round the world cruise. If she isnt? It was agreed right here around this very table. We talked it over when we organized the company. Chapter 1 Yes. Barrington, It could be construed that way. Stone showed the photo to Dino. But you have no proof that Brad— Well, for that, youve got me. I know I cant trust myself. Ill just have to stay away from that woman, thats all. Devine once more slumped back on the bed. In a hollow tone he said,Meaning I did a deal with him to avoid being charged with Saras death, even though Im innocent? And in putting together that deal, he might have destroyed the real evidence of his guilt and just gotten away with her murder? What the hell is this — some sort of a cross-examination? I know her, yes. Whats that got to do with it? Thats Dev for you, honey. You try to pay him a compliment and he comes back with a cynical remark. Were gonna miss that, Dev. I can vouch for that, Dino said. Valentine sat down next to him and opened his laptop.They own shitload of stuff. I mean shitload. Hes a gambler, a smart operator, a quick thinker, and ingenious as the devil. Youre going to have to match your wits with him, Mr. Mason, and thats going to keep even you hustling. If you aren’t very, very careful, he’ll outwit you and leave us holding an empty bag..