Ian's Ultimate Gamble - Brenda Jackson [53]
Ian turned to Vance. "Do you think they have an inside accomplice?"
"That's how it works most of the time." He then turned to Bob. "Okay, let's go through the footage for the past week and a half. I want to concentrate on all three women. What I want to know is whether or not they meet up with any of our employees, no matter how casual it appears."
Three hours later they had their answers. The triplet with the brown curly wig had met on two occasions with Cassie, who worked in the casino's business office. In one piece of footage, Cassie was even seen handing the woman an envelope.
"I think we've seen enough, don't you'?" Ian said with anger in his voice.
"Yes." Vance said, shaking his head. "For now. Let's get Cassie in here and ask her a few questions. She's only twenty-three and the thought of jail time, especially in a federal prison, should shake her up. I bet she'll end up spilling her guts to save her skin."
"Then what?" Ian asked, shaking his head as he remembered all the times the young woman had tried to come on to him.
Vance smiled. It was apparent to everyone that his mind was already working, going through numerous possibilities. "And then we set a trap for the Waterloo Gang. One that will put them out of operation permanently."
Vance had been right. Fearful of jail time, Cassie had confessed, explaining that she had met a man in the casino by the name of Mark Saints, a Brit who wanted to have a good time. She had gone to his room one night and ended up getting drugged. While she was unconscious, Mark had taped a damaging video which he used to blackmail her into doing what he needed her to do— provide the information he needed about the jewels and the setup of where the vault was located.
Cassie didn't know much about anything else, specifically how the heist would be carried out. However, she did mention Mark and a woman claiming to be his sister were particularly interested in the security system and the location of the video cameras.
It was late afternoon by the time Brooke had left the security surveillance room, no longer able to handle Ian's contempt. She was walking across the lobby when she heard her name being called and turned and smiled when she saw Tara, Shelly and another woman she didn't know. Introductions were made and she discovered the other woman was Dana. Dana was married to Ian's brother Jared. She had a beautiful and friendly smile and Brooke liked her immediately.
"Would you like to join us for dinner?" Shelly asked, smiling. "It seems we've been dumped by our husbands. They plan to hit the poker tables and then go up to Ian's penthouse to see what other trouble they can get into."
Brooke smiled. "Sure, I'd loved to." For the past several days she'd eaten dinner with Ian, but she had a strong feeling that he wouldn't want her company this evening or any other evening. She then glanced around. "Has Delaney arrived yet?"
Tara chuckled. "Yes, they got in around noon today."
".And you still aren't worried about her running into anyone?"
A grin touched the corners of Tara's lips. "No. Jamal has been given strict orders to keep his wife occupied for the next couple of days, and I have a feeling he's more than capable of doing that. Delaney won't be leaving her room anytime soon. If you know what I mean."
Brooke shook her head, grinning. Yes, she had a pretty good idea just what Tara meant. "Isn't she pregnant?"
Tara nodded and said seriously, "Yes, but trust me, that has nothing to do with it. Even after five years of marriage, the attraction between Delaney and her desert sheikh is so strong, keeping her behind close doors for forty-eight hours will be a piece of cake for Jamal."
Brooke enjoyed having dinner with the three women. Afterward, they left the restaurant to check out the various shops, especially the lingerie boutique in the lobby. Deciding to call it an early night she departed their company and was in her room before nine o'clock. She took a leisurely soak in the Jacuzzi and then slipped into a nightgown.