"Spindler, Erica - See Jane Die" - читать интересную книгу автора (Spindler Erica)

"With her husband?"

"She was divorced, I believe."

"Did she always meet the same man?"

"I wouldn't know. I don't involve myself in my guests' affairs."

"What do you involve yourself in?"

"Pardon me?"

Stacy smiled slightly. "Would you recognize one of her male friends?"

"Me? No. Perhaps one of the staff."

"Or one of the guests."

A flush crept over his tanned cheeks. "I'll allow you access to the tapes. But not the guest list."

"We can subpoena them."

"Go right ahead. Because without one you'll not have it. I catch you harassing even one of my guests, I'll have your badge."

She narrowed her eyes, furious. "It would be a shame if the press learned the details of the murder. I can see it now. Sex Games Turn Deadly at La Plaza. Murderer at Large. I imagine that wouldn't be good for business."

Rick Deland started to his feet. "Are you threatening me? Because if you areЧ"

"Of course not," Mac inserted, waving him back to his seat. "Detective Killian feels passionately about her job. I'm sure you understand."

"Of course. I'm shocked by this whole thing. But my guests had nothing to do with this."

"Rather a bold statement, Mr. Deland. Considering you've already assured us none of your staff was involved. Who's left? The ghost of Christmas past? Some other phantom?"

The man flushed. "I'm sorry you feel the need for sarcasm, Detective Killian. I'm doing what I can, but my first responsibility is to my guests."

"Elle Vanmeer was a guest. Of course, she's dead now. Brutally murdered here in your preciousЧ"

"We appreciate your help," Mac murmured, stepping forward. "We appreciate your allowing us immediate access to the security tapes." He held his hand out. "If the tapes reveal anyone suspicious, I'm certain we can count on your cooperation?"

The man stood, grasped his hand. "Of course."

"Thank you, Mr. Deland. Those tapes?"

"I'll be right back."

When the door shut behind the G.M., Stacy swung to face her partner. "What the hell did you think you were doing?"

"Defusing the situation."