The Man Behind the Plot

Richard panted. He closed his eyes and made a decision. ‘Four days ago, two men came to my workplace. I don’t know how they found me. They told me to do something for them. If I don’t, I’ll lose my job and my family will be in danger.’ Denton exchanged a look with Austyn. ‘They threatened me with the lives of my wife and daughter,’ Richard continued. ‘I had no choice. They took me to the shopping mall and asked me to wait. When you’—he looked at Austyn—‘and your wife came out, they asked me to…to run you over.’ Denton raised an eyebrow. ‘They wanted you to kill him, then why did you aim for the woman?’ ‘I…He was already inside the taxi by the time I…So I could only aim for the woman.’ Richard pleaded with Austyn. ‘That’s all I know. I swear! Please let my daughter go.’ ‘Names?’ Denton asked. ‘They didn’t give me their names,’ Richard said. Austyn removed two photos from his pocket. ‘Recognise them?’ Richard squinted. His vision was blurred by blood and sweat. He looked back and forth b