Okay, okay, I'm sorry it's taken me so long, but um, I just finished this chapter today so I haven't been hoarding chapters? But really, I apologize for the wait, and hope this slightly makes up for it.
"Hello Ben," Ian said calmly. "It's been a while."
"Not long enough. Have they let you out for good behavior?" Ben replied
"You'd be amazed at what a small donation to a president's campaign will do. But look at us, reminiscing about old times when there's business to attend to." He cocked the gun. "Tell me where the clue leads."
"Luc?" Elaine stepped out from behind Abigail and moved slowly towards Ian. "Luc? It's so good to see you again! It's been far too long." she said, embracing him and pecking him on both cheeks.
Ian quickly pulled her flush against him, holding her by the neck and positioning the pistol at Elaine's head. "Now, let's try this again, tell me where the clue leads."
Elaine whimpered quietly.
"Tell me where the clue leads, or I'll shoot her."
Ben stayed silent, his eyes glancing around as if to find a way out.
"Come, come Ben, she doesn't have all day." Ian mocked lightly.
"Arc de Triomphe." Ben said, defeated.
"Well then, best be on our way. Ladies, Gentleman, good day."
He threw Elaine into Ben's arms and loaded himself into a small black car. It sped off to the direction of the arc.
"Are you alright?" Ben asked worriedly. Elaine nodded.
"I'm fine, but you just gave Luc the key to Napoleon's treasure." Elaine protested, pulling herself to her feet.
"Actually it's Ian." Riley said helpfully, "And all he has is the location of the next clue. We can get there first."
"If only we would have had a decoy…." Abigail said thoughtfully.
Suddenly Elaine looked across the place du carrosel and her mouth fell open. "Mon dieu," she breathed, "It was."
Riley followed her gaze. "Was what?"
She grabbed his arm and Ben's hand, "The Arc! It was a decoy! The Arc de Triomphe du carrosel! It was finished before Napoleon's death, ensuring it would be safe, and it has not been renovated, the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile was. That is where the second clue lies, the Arc de Triomphe du carrosel!"