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Chapter 10: Kismet...Rings of Truth
Masks of Deception
Peter and the man who stayed mask enter the house. The gun concealed within the folds of his clothes. Going towards the study, both were halted.
“What are you doing here?” Leo eyes them curiously where he stands just in the door both dogs at his side.
“I need some money from the safe. This isn’t your business though. Step aside.” Peter look at him with a sharpness they shared when doing delicate business. It was a warning.
Peter step into the study, his captor for the moment shortly on his heels. Going directly to the safe behind the painting of his mother, he unlocked it.
“Don’t move,” come the command from behind him.
He turns facing the man and the pointed gun.
“Step aside. I know you rich men. You always have firepower within the safe. Whatever is in there I’ll take. Move away but stay within my sight.”
Peter move to the corner sta
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