Chapter 29: Karma is a Bitch

CPOV

"Grey."

"Mr. Grey, Welch here. I have some information for you."

"Let me put you on speaker so Taylor can hear you too."

"Our operatives witnessed a meeting between Ms. Williams and Ms. Lincoln. They met at a local wine bar and we were able to get someone wired and go in there. The conversation confirmed that Ms. Lincoln paid Ms. Williams $25,000 to approach Miss Steele with the objective to cause trouble for you and Miss Steele."

"That fucking bitch. I am going to ruin her. I need an anonymous tip to the IRS regarding offshore accounts Ms. Lincoln has and has not paid taxes for them in at least five years."

"Yes, Sir. My contact at the IRS can ensure there will be an audit and action taken."

"Good."

"What about Ms. Williams?"

"Stop the monthly deposits into her account. Also, contact the landlord of her condo and let them know that Ms. Williams has had roommates who were not approved the board. Also, the title of her car is still in GEH. Contact the dealership and have it repossessed. I think that should get the message across. We need to remind her that she violated the terms of the NDA by speaking to Anastasia."

"We found some more information in Ms. Lincoln's home."

"What is it?"

"We found a copy of the owner's manual for the same make and model of Charlie Tango. There were also blueprints of the hangar in which it is kept. There was also an email from Ms. Lincoln to a Richard LeVan, an employee of that air field, regarding sabotage of Charlie Tango."

"That is fucked up. Is the information found admissible?"

"No. However our guys were able to speak to Mr. LeVan and convince him to confess to everything. Because the crash occurred at a national park the FBI has taken jurisdiction over the case. My sources tell me that an arrest is imminent."

"Good. Great work. Keep me updated."

"Will do, Mr. Grey."

EPOV

"Kate there is no way they are going to agree to that." I think the hardest part of being best man for Christian's wedding is the bachelor party. He doesn't want one. He doesn't want any dancers or strippers. How the hell am I going to plan a fun party with Mr. Party Pooper himself?

"I have an idea. But it means we have to keep all plans from Ana and Christian a complete secret. Do you think we can pull that off?" Kate is really good at planning these things.

I give her a flirty smile and wink at her. "Of course we can."

"Elliot."

"Well, hello to you too Mr. Rogers!"

"Just get to the point of why you are calling. I'm busy." He's bitchy too but he won't say that.

"Next weekend is your bachelor party. Saturday and Sunday need to be clear. And we need your jet." He's probably going to freak out.

"I told you I don't want a bachelor party. And where are we going in my jet?"

"Number one, I don't care. And number two, that's for me to know and you to find out. Later. Much later." I really love pissing him off. It's like shooting fish in a barrel.

"I don't want to do this, Elliot." Now he's just whining.

"You don't have a choice in the matter. Plus, Ana will be at her bachelorette party the same weekend." Here we go, freak out in 3...2...1

"What?! I don't want Ana at a bachelorette party! I thought women had tea parties or something?"

"Yeah, maybe in the 1950's. Look, just trust me. I am your brother after all. And, if it weren't for me you would have never met Ana in the first place."

"Fine. But I am going on the record that I am not happy about this."

"Duly noted, killjoy."

My phone buzzes. Kate is texting me. She must have just told Ana.

*Hey baby. How did it go with your bro?*

*As suspected How did Ana take it?*

*freaked out at first but I told her she will get on that plane if I have to carry her.*

*Ha! That would be funny.*

*got 2 go. Luv u*

*Laters. Luv u back*