Chapter 30: The Test
Chapter 30: The Test
Night fell as a black Mondeo roared down the streets, its 3.6L V6 engine humming powerfully.
Hawk hung up the phone and instructed Edward Conner, who was driving, “Head to Linton Café.”
Edward turned the wheel and asked, “Another celebrity scandal?”
“We’re going to help a wounded beauty in distress,” Hawk replied.
Earlier, he had received a call from Jacqueline, who claimed to have an important news lead that required a face-to-face meeting.
“A lover of yours?” Edward quipped, his mouth seemingly incapable of staying shut. “Wait, you? An old-school stiff like you? No way a girl likes you! Tell me, boss—are you the kind who can only do it in the dark with two awkward positions…”
Hawk, recognizing the mockery, barked, “Shut up, or I’ll dock your pay!”
Edward instantly zipped his mouth, not daring to further tease his boss.