Chapter 50: The Money
Chapter 50
The Money
When I arrived at Scott’s house, I reminded him again not to mention anything to anybody. “Tell me again, Mr. Winthrop, who did you talk to about this?”
“Some colleagues at work. That’s all.”
“Do they think it was Alexa who was taken?”
He thought for a moment. “The only people who know of the kidnapping think it was Alexa.”
“Don’t tell them anything different. If they ask, tell them the police said you can’t talk to anyone.”
“I’m certain we won’t have to worry about it after today, Detective. Once I give them the money, they’ll release Jada.”
“That’s what I’m hoping.”
Scott left, heading for the stairs. I began to wonder why he seemed so optimistic. And why he wasn’t worried about his seven million dollars. Seven million, one hundred tho
