A family of evil

Chapter 37

‘And what other interests might they be, Sir?’

‘Sorry?’

‘You said that you had many other business interests, I was just wondering what ones you are going to put your energies into now.’

‘Well, I have a sizeable real estate portfolio and a large share portfolio, I think that they will keep me busy.’ His manner was becoming dismissive. Nothing for you to know here.

‘But you’ve been selling them off, haven’t you? Does your new venture require funding?’

There was silence, Franklin waited.

‘You’ve been doing your homework, Detective Sergeant. Am I a suspect?’

‘It’s a murder enquiry, Sir, we do tend to be thorough.’

‘I didn’t realise that you would be looking into my affairs. I had nothing to do with that boy’s unfortunate departing.’

‘You didn’t answer my question. Does your new venture require funding?’ Franklin ’s pen hovered over his notebook.

Ron Corbett suddenly sat back in his chair, smiling. ‘Well, you did take me by surprise but of course, you are doing your job. And very well, I