CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE
(part six)
Saturday – 10:25 A.M.
Colorado Federal Center, Denver

“Now I know what you are thinking,” Tanesha said to the security guard at the front desk of the Colorado Federal Center.  “One little black woman? What could she do? But I tell you, my friend is being held hostage here. And if I don’t see [...]

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CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE
(part five)
Saturday – 9:30 A.M.
Seth pulled off Sixth Avenue at Kipling. He turned into the Federal Center and stopped at the guard station. They waited only a moment before the guard let them through.
“They’re waiting for you,” the guard said. “Have a nice day.”
Sandy was so nervous she was sure she must be shaking. [...]

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CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE
(part four)
Saturday morning – 8:30 A.M.
Jacob sat down at the head of the table. Aden sat at his right and Sam sat at his left. Valerie took the chair next to Sam and Blane took the chair next to Aden. Tres sat next to Blane. There were four laptops set up, one for each [...]

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CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE
(part three)
“You have to,” Seth said.
“Jill and Aden can’t help me today!”
Sandy shook her head. She used her hair dryer to blow the hair off Seth’s clothing.
“I’m here,” Seth said. “I’ll help.”
“I know, Seth. I know,” she said. “You’re all set.”
“I’ll cuff you if I have to, Sandy,” Seth said.
“Some help,” Sandy nodded.
“I’ll help [...]

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CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE
(part two)
“I have some bad news.”
“Yeah?”
“That group? The one that’s looking into your… I mean the prick?”
“Yeah?” Sandy said. “Lean your head forward so I can get the back.”
Seth tipped his head forward. Sandy heard him say something but couldn’t make it out over the noise of the razor.
“What?”
“Something happened in China. I don’t [...]

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CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE
(part one)
Saturday – 7 A.M.
Driving Aden’s SAAB sedan, Sandy breezed down I-70 and moved into the right lane to get on Sixth Avenue.  Last night, Aden had whisked her up to Sam’s mountain cabin near Deckers. They had the most romantic night of Sandy’s entire life. He brought champagne for her, strawberries, and a [...]

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