Chapter SixteenAlan and his sergeant leapt from the car and hurried into the hotel. Once they had received the call about a body being found in the Millennium Hotel, they had rushed out of the office, only pausing to grab their coats.
Inside the hotel, they found Mr Jenkins pacing the floor in the reception area.
“The body was found on the first floor – room 106,” he said. Pulling a handkerchief from his pocket, he wiped his forehead. “I haven't been up to the room. However, I understand Dr Nichols has checked the man and has confirmed that he is dead.” He pointed towards the lift. “I see that the lift is on its way down. It'll be here in a moment.”
“Thanks, but we'll take the stairs,” Alan called out, as he hurried across towards the staircase.
“How the hell did Keith get here before
