BY 2:20 A.M., DELANNOY was at his wits' end. He had very clearly told Coralie that he wanted a call to his private cell phone when the task had been completed. What part of that had she not understood?344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDQxrfscjv1
He nursed his Scotch, his cell phone in his other hand. He sat in his love seat and pondered his future. It'd be bright, after this. He'd had all kinds of aspirations of climbing the ladder at the Ministry of Justice and Liberty, but he'd never dreamed of the good fortune that would befall him when Mischa Barton walked into his life.
But dammit, she'd been difficult. If only she'd confessed, she could have lived. This was, ultimately, her own doing. 344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8YWmE6oxV
He jumped as his phone rang. But not his cell. His landline. His home phone was ringing?344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5eHtxh6xvn
He picked up the phone in the bedroom. "Hello?" he cautiously answered in French. He looked at his reflection n the dresser mirror.344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvUx6cRWjXl
"Sir, this is Isabelle, the AC on duty right now."344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBgn5Rx8q8j
The administrative commander who went by the nickname Liz. Sure. Coralie must have forgotten to call. But no matter now. They'd found Mischa, obliviously. Someone had turned on the security camera and found her swinging from the ceiling by a bed strap. And now they were dutifully calling the warden.344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXZszMgqAR
"Yes, Isabelle."344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVd2OMrpQDG
"Sir, I have some bad news."344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrARQLJznkT
And Delannoy would be sure to treat it as such. Shock, indignation, the works. 344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAWQnRWOe6
"It's Mischa Barton, sir."344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVETHM3Dtkl
"I see," he said. "Tell me what's happened." How calm and commanding he sounded. A leader in control during a time of crisis. No doubt for this prisoner there would be inquiries tomorrow morning, and he'd accommodate the media by making himself available for them. He'd already picked out the suit and tie he'd wear, a new orange Hermes tie.....344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsqJcgZncWR
As he listened to Isabelle, his blood went cold.344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRNsfKURSKI
He closed his eyes and felt a catch in his throat, tension immediately forming above his eyes.344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ65JV2c0R0X
"Tell me----you're joking," he said to his hand.344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMGAGLfuzCh
It was a moment before he realized that he'd dropped the phone. 344Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKj38wp82L
