The man spoke again.
“You should have left this alone, Martin.”
Elena felt the blood drain from her face.
She recognized him.
Most people in Texas would have recognized him.
The voice belonged to Victor Lang, Westbrook Development’s former chief executive and one of the largest political donors in the state.
On the recording, Martin demanded an explanation.
Victor responded coldly.
“You’ve both become liabilities.”
A struggle followed, but the device had been inside Gavin’s coat pocket, muffling much of the sound.
Then came a loud crash.
Gavin shouted.
The recording captured a fourth man entering.
