Chapter One Hundred And Twenty-Two - Walking Into A Trap

Alexander gasped in shock. He recognized the voice immediately. It was Mr. Strasbourg’s. Alarmed, he immediately calmed his panicked mind. “Where are you, Mr. Strasbourg? Do you want me to come over?” he asked agitatedly.

“Yes, come to my house,” came the feeble reply. Before Alexander could ask any more questions, the call got disconnected. He gaped at his mobile phone, unable to decide. Should he wake up Eva before leaving? No, he decided against it. She wasn’t well and would get unnecessarily worked up. He just typed a message to her to inform her he was going out and sent it to her. She would know of his whereabouts when she woke up.

Going to meet Mr. Strasbourg, CEO of Rotterdams. He needs help. I’ll be back soon.

He picked up his wallet and car keys and went out quietly so as not to disturb Eva. He drove off all the way to Water Mill on Long Island. Many times he had visited the secluded property where Mr. Strasbourg lived. Perched on an isle overlooking Mecox Bay, he always