The man scanned the room and positioned himself like a pro but he looked at Gallagher for a second too long. The woman didn"t make the same mistake but she"d seen her colleague"s error. She walked to the reception desk. She wasn"t overly glamorous but was stunning in an understated way. He watched as she leaned forward, arms on the counter, telling a story. She was charming the receptionist, who laughed and touched her hair.
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Flic had left Sorcha Kane bound and gagged on the bed. She wanted to see Adams arrive. She needed to know when he went upstairs. Timing was everything. The moment she entered the lobby she recognised Radan from the images that Seb Vogler had supplied.
Khoroushi moved too soon. Radan cursed him under her breath and made eye contact with Flic. The lobby was get
