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“Your problem came at a good time. I just so happen to have a meeting today with some investors. Later, tonight we will make our move.”
I sat next to Sebastian on the sofa glancing at the computer screen. “Did you find out his routine?”
Sebastian laughed. “Of course, I did. You know this is easy work. Have you been practicing everything I taught you?”
“Absolutely. I go to the gun range twice a month and I train with Valen at the boxing gym. He is after all an ex-navy seal. He doesn’t mind sparring with me.”
“I’m happy Valen is working out for you. I knew he would.”
While Sebastian was in the CIA, he and Valen crossed paths. Valen told him he was looking for work once he completed his last secret mission. He’s not afraid of danger, he doesn’t want to work outside of the country, that often. Sebastian suggested I hire him two years ago, after I returned home from college. I was just settling in to run my father’s company. I needed a driver and bodyguard. Muscle as Sebastian explained it. Sebastian used to rough me up when I was younger, he wanted to keep me tough. He said just because we’ve got money doesn’t mean we are fucking punks and pushovers. Now, I’m fucking up my girlfriend’s customers who take it too far.
Sebastian retrieved a piece of paper from his pocket.
“Here is the address for the make-up specialist, who will create your prosthetic mask. Memorize the address and destroy the paper. I brought my mask with me.”
He pulled up the fed for a traffic cam at an intersection in Atlanta. “Bobby Holmes usually leaves the bar around midnight. Grab him once he begins to cross this alleyway,” he pointed at the screen.
“You’ll drop him in the back of the van. I’ll drive to a warehouse I own for shit like this. Hayden, I would protect my woman the same way, actually I have. I have no problem laying a motherfucker down in the pasture for looking at my women lustfully, not to mention if a man touches her. I have no respect for a disrespectful motherfucker. You let me know how far you want to take things tonight. I’ve got your back.”
I nodded my head in agreeance.
“I would like you to meet Lydia tonight. Meet us at Alta’s at 8 p.m.”
“Alright, see you tonight.”
I called a handful of clients making a few million before noon. On my way to the strip club, I phoned a designer Sebastian turned me onto who designs dresses for Sydney. After my conversation with Ms. Novak, I called Spencer.
“Hello, Mr. Gaster.”
“Hello, Spencer. A rack full of dresses and other accessories are being delivered today. Leave the rack in front of the couch. I want Lydia to see it when she gets off work. Attach a note telling her to select as many dresses as she would like.”
“Of course, Mr. Gaster.”
“Thank you, goodbye Spencer.”
“Goodbye, Mr. Gaster.”
∞
Walking into the strip club, my eyes scanned the room. I didn’t see Lydia. I stepped over to her boss who was sitting at the bar.
“Hello, Mr. Keegen. My name is Hayden Gaster.” I extended my hand for his.”
He shook my hand. “Hello. I know we’ve spoken before, but I didn’t know your last name. I can’t believe a billionaire has been tricking off money in my club often. What’s on your mind Mr. Gaster? Would you like a drink?”
“Yes, top shelf vodka on the rocks.”
He glanced back at the topless bartender. “Shyann, Hen for me and top shelf vodka for Mr. Gaster.”
I removed my yellow tint aviators, placing them in my inner suit jacket pocket. Nodding at the bartender, I sipped the vodka. “Did Lydia mention going on vacation this Thursday?”
His eyes widened as he sipped the Hennessey. “No, she hasn’t mentioned it.”
“I will let her reiterate our plans to you. I am taking her on a trip. She won’t be at work Thursday through Sunday.”
He almost choked. “She’s one of my top earners! She can’t go out of town that long and keep her job. It’s one thing when you come in and want her to dance just for you dropping ten stacks for an hour, but now you are talking about her taking off on our busiest days.”
My devilish smile appeared. “Trust me if it were up to me, she would quit right now. However, she’s not ready to quit yet,” I stated through clenched teeth.
