Page 80 of The Sniper
“Sure.”She smiled and sat on one of the stools.
“Do you want me to ask Alexei if he heard or saw anything?He can check our cameras,” Nadia asks helpfully.
“Has the police asked for the footage?I thought they might have,” I say.
“Alexei takes care of all that.He might have.I was shooting content all morning.”She sips her drink.“My head was sore after all the champagne last night.I can’t believe I won.My god, it was so exciting.”
Feeling a little miffed Nadia would bring up her award after my home was broken into while I slept—or worse, while fucking Jayden—I sip my drink and congratulate her again.But it lacks authenticity.
Even Sadie is quiet.
I play with my mug, turning it on the counter.
“What did you say Alexei does?”I ask, suddenly wondering why I’ve never inquired before.
She’s surprised, her brows lifting.“Oh, he works for my father.”
“Isn’t he still in Russia?”I frown.
“Hmm mmm, yup, he won’t ever leave.”Nadia slugs back the rest of her drink and then climbs to her feet.“Well, I wanted to check you were okay.I should get home.”
That was a short visit.
I give her a small smile and pat the cloth covered bundle on the counter.“Thanks and thank you for the sourdough bread.”
“Do svidaniya.Okay, ladies.” Nadia chimes.“I am teaching an online class in an hour, so better get ready.”
That explains the quick visit, I guess.
Sadie and I walk her out, finding Noah in the foyer as we pass.
“Looking forward to the launch next week.See you then, darling.”
“Spasibo.” I surprise her with my use of Russian.
“Oh, you’re learning.”She claps excitedly.“Love it!”
I jumped on DuoLingo.I wouldn’t exactly say I’m learning.I have remembered four words.
We all stand at the front door watching her walk down the drive.She waves at my security team and then glances back at us.
I wave again.
When I close the door, I look at Noah.
“Is it wrong to suspect her?”I feel terrible.
“Not at all.”Noah lifts his phone to his ear.“Not atall.”
