Chapter Thirty-Three
While both fumed in the front, I typed a quick text to Martin—a phone call would have been too awkward and strained in this environment—and explained things as best as I could in a few short sentences. I did the same with Ramirez, just for good measure. I didn’t mention my current whereabouts or the destination but alerted both about the potential shipment heading west and let them know that I’d update them when I could.
It was Mayer who broke the silence.
“Something just occurred to me. I received another odd call today. It was from the management company overseeing a rental property I co-own that we rent out to CEOs and high-end business types. Typically, just for a week or two, depending on how long their business here lasts, whether they decide to take in the si
