Chapter 100

"I did. But you don't look as delighted as I am to see you."

The man let out a nervous laugh and fidgeted with his fingers. "Well, er, I was a little nervous when you insisted to see me so..."

"Some things, my friend, are never discussed over the phone," Xavier replied in his deep baritone.

"Yes sir, but..."

"I need you to do something for me," Xavier cut in impatiently. "You do know Mrs Jane Lockwood pretty well, don't you?"

"I suppose I do."

Xavier leaned closer to him.

"I need you to frequently update me about her movements from tomorrow."

The man's eyes widened with shock and then he began to shake his head. "I'm sorry sir, but that's..."

Xavier slid a check towards him. "That's ten thousand dollars. You'll get an extra ten if you don't fail in your duties."

The man looked down at the boldly written check, his eyes shimmering at the huge amount of money for such an easy looking task.

"But sir, I can't..."

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