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Chapter XXVII – Empire State of Mind – An Equal and Opposite Reaction
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After she fell silent, Jackson asked, “What should we call you? You have a lot of names and aliases in the files, and we’re not sure what identity you’re using in your retirement.”
The woman hummed. “Miller,” she finally answered.
Jackson swiped to the page in the woman’s file that contained what they’d collected on the woman when she’d used that identity.
Jackson hesitated before asking, “Um… Miller, we don’t see much here under that alias. Where do we send information, payments, communications, etc.?
Miller answered quickly, “I’ll text you the email address to use to send the files I asked for. After that, don’t contact me again. I’ll call you in case I need information or something.”
After Jackson recounted this conversation, Peter frowned slightly, and started to pace. “She doesn’t want to meet? Wants us to stay away from this?” he asked.
Jackson nodded. “And then, when I asked about how we would know whether and when we should transmit her fee, she said she wasn’t charging us for this.”
Jackson had been uncertain about this aspect of the arrangement. “I’m not charging you anything, so stop asking,” Miller insisted quietly even as Jackson pressed her. Even though Fleming had vouched for her, and everything in her resume showed that she was a pro’s pro, Jackson hadn’t been able to understand why she’d resisted charging a fee. Jackson responded, “Look, Miller, we know you’re still well-respected amongst experts we’ve talked to, and you could be our answer, so if you decide to change your mind, call me. This number, 24×7, I’ll take the call.”
Peter’s eyes reflected his perplexity as well.
“Even when I pressed, she wouldn’t budge.”
“This is personal for her,” Peter said slowly. “You’re right, we’re lucky she was in Virginia at all when you called. Must have family here, or close friends … judging by the character accounts in her file, when she surfaces in public, she’s the type to only visit with those she loves. Getting her to veer out of her travel plans is significant, then. Do you think that’ll be a problem at some point?”
Jackson shrugged, and answered, “I have to confess we’re out of our depth with this one, Peter. Neither of us has any experience dealing with people like her. She has no interests in this area, has never owned property here, so she must be based elsewhere, and is probably done with her visit here, and on her way back to her hidey-hole. However, since she knows about Philby’s involvement in this, I don’t see how we can stop her now even if we wanted to.”
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So glad to see this story back!
More bette and tina NC-17 please
Thanks for the update, enjoyed it.
Wow Jules and Diane are not Bette and Tina but that was so hot! There are so many twists and turns and you never really know who to trust. I love it! Thanks for posting.
I’ve spent the last three weeks reading “Let It Happen”, “Love Soul Heaven Hell” and “Empire State of Mind”. I’m a sucker for a good love story and an even bigger one for a love story with mystery, action, and intrigue. I particularly enjoy FanFIction when the author takes the characters in directions different from the original series. I’ve enjoyed how Bette turns out to be some business genius, who is sought after by the world’s movers and shakers. Yet, despite her enormous success in the business world, art still plays and important role in her life, and her life with Tina. I am riveted by the connection between Bette and Tina throughout these stories. Despite their rocky start, their connection remains the axis upon which these stories revolve around. They’ve weathered former suiters, art thieves, fighting factions in a war zone, greedy gold thieves, and rogue intelligence agents, and their connection seems to grow stronger and stronger.
I also enjoy how you keep tying earlier scenes to the current plot line. It’s as if the first two stories laid out all the puzzle pieces and in the third story, we get to see how Bette finally puts all those pieces together. Clever, quite clever. I have a sneaking suspicion that her rescuer, Harry, from the caves, will eventually play a role in wrapping up this gold mystery. I can’t wait to see how this all plays out and whether you have another sequel planned for us. You have some crazy, mad skills as a writer, and I hope you continue to share those skills with your readers.
What can I say….. thanks for the read through! Glad to note the broad storyline “coheres” for you, the independent reader. I must confess there is a future arc I’ve written out, but still mulling over. Do let me know if it works (if I can manage to insert it before this one ends).
Welcome back Sky!! I was wondering what was happening with Tom. I hope the antidote will work for him. His Mom did I want a legacy for him( yes I know his legacy is Tina and Bette’s baby). Is the mystery killer the woman that Tom’s mom contacted. Philby has to be stopped. Glad to see Bette and Brom make up. Diane and Jules have to get married. Diane has to trust her heart. Jules only wants her. I love all the intrigue and backstory. Bette and Tina would be the best guardians for the gold and Peter’s fortune. Their big hearts and giving souls would make them the true protectors of the world. Keep this marvelous story coming with all its twists and turns. I love it!!
Oh my, I was blessed with 32 pages of bliss. My reward for threatening the life of his first born if, my computer tech could not fix my computer, in a timely manner. He was instructed to fix it now or die trying. Discussion on phone that could have started an International incident. But, he did, and I read and reread my reward. Very much worth probably the beginning of WWIII! The episode is amazing and everything is coming together as a good novelist desires. Maybe, Diane should speak with Tina about jumping into forever with J. Tina had somewhat of the same concerns as Diane. And look how well that turned out! Please keep writing and I will try not to threaten the life of anyone else!
A New Chapter! That pleasant surprise.
You have a great story in his
hands, mystery, romance and lots of action.
I love your story.
Do not delay to post a new chapter.
10 stars.