Chapter 65

"Nic, our contact finally came up for air, but he said he didn't know who did the shooting. But he can guarantee that it wasn't gang related," Antonio reported, as he removed his coat and sat down in front of Nic's desk.

Nic leaned back in his chair. "No shit, so now we're still at square one. Marsh wouldn't have been investigating if it was just gang related. He's too big for that."

Raymond entered. "Mr. Marcone is waiting downstairs for you, Nic. Want me to bring him up?"

"Thanks Raymond. And no, I'll meet him down there."

When Nic reached the bottom step, the two men quickly shook hands. Remy, Paul's right hand man was standing in the distance. Raymond stood opposite of him staring him down. Remy cleared his throat but Raymond didn't flinch.

"Would you like him to come in with us?" Nic asked Paul, glancing over at Remy.

"No, that won't be necessary. I trust you," Paul said, as he followed Nic into his billiard room. Nic closed the door and offered Pa