1. The Wakefield Cases; The Licentious Life Of Mr. Lacey, Part 9 ENDING


    Date: 1/2/2016, Categories: Novels, Author: LaPetiteFleur, Rating: 1, Source: LushStories

    to pick someone else up first.” “Who?” “Well, my partner, I suppose. Don't worry, I'll be fine! But Jane, I really must do this now.” “I understand,” said Jane and sighed. “Wait for me?” I smiled. Jane gave no reply, so I headed out the door. I had to return to Alice quickly. She could be left exposed there for too long. I was breathing heavily when I reached the office. Luckily I didn't have to climb the stairs as Alice came running down to me, now dressed properly. “Alice, I need you to get to a safe place!” “I'll be safe with you.” “No, Alice, the murderer has been watching us. They both have.” “I'm not leaving you.” “Alice.” “Besides you wouldn't have gotten very far without me.” “What do you mean?” “I made a visit while you were out.” She then turned a waved a car coming down the street. I looked up with surprise and a young man got out of the vehicle. “Alan!” cried Alice. “Ira, this is Alan. He's my cousin.” The young man didn't move. “Oi, Alice! Get your butt moving! Weren't you busy?” We got in the car and Alan turned to look at me. “I'm driver for a lawyer not that far from this place. How he pays me I don't know, but he does. I'll give Alice a ride anytime, but if you want my services again, it'll cost you.” I nodded. Alice smiled and gave him the address. I didn't have to tell him to be quick about it, because Alan was not exactly unfamiliar with a gas pedal. However traffic did slow us down more than I would have liked. We exited the car upon arrival and thank ...
    Alan for his help. He promised to stay in the car and keep a watchful eye on the street. Alice and I went to the front door and rang the bell. Surprisingly we didn't have to ring it twice despite the late hour as the caretaker opened the door! “YOU AGAIN?! Oh, come in, come in, I guess.” “Come, Alice!” I said and ran up the stairs. “Perhaps the inspector has been waiting for us.” But when we entered the apartment we found it curiously unlocked, dark and empty. The body was removed but the smell lingered. “We'll wait for him then.” “Ira?” “Yes?” “You must tell me now,” said Alice. “Of course. Alice? Do you remember what you told me? That your friends saw Ellen return with no key and later another arrived with the key?” “Yes, of course.” “I received a threat, thrown through my window. In the letter was the line 'We will not tell you this again' and 'If not, we guarantee...'. I assumed it was from either Lacey and his thugs or those curious people who attacked you. I was wrong. It was from Celio Lacey and the murderer.” “What do you mean, Ira?” “I don't know how but I'm convinced Ellen knew Celio. She may indeed have know his girlfriend and been introduced to him. I am convinced Celio didn't tell his girlfriend that he was going to steal the money which Newcomb owed his father. Perhaps he had already promised her a wedding and didn't want to disappoint her.” “Where are you going with this?” “Celio must have overheard his father arranging the exchange with Newcomb. He knew only that ...