Black 13 Quotes

“said. ‘I’m sorry to trouble you, but we need to ask you some questions.’ ‘What for? What’s this about?’ Oxnard-Clarke responded haughtily. ‘Haven’t you seen the news, Your Lordship?’ the police officer asked. ‘There’s a story about a . . . well . . . a sex ring in London. You’ve been named as one of those involved, Your Lordship. The other man named is someone called Artem Vasylyk. He was found dead today, my Lord. Shot.’ Pearce was surprised by news of Vasylyk’s death, but he would always remember the moment Oxnard-Clarke’s confident veneer crumbled. The Viscount looked from the officer to Pearce, his fury building. ‘And we’ve had a call, my Lord,’ the officer added. ‘It came when we were on our way out. Saying that a Mr Scott Pearce is being held at Purbeck House against his will. Would that be you, sir?’ The question was directed at Pearce. He nodded. ‘I’m Scott Pearce.’ Oxnard-Clarke laughed, but it was hollow. ‘Mr Pearce is no prisoner.’ ‘If you’d like to leave, Mr Pearce, my officers can take you,’ the chief said. Pearce stared at Oxnard-Clarke. ‘I’d like that very much. One of the women, one of the victims of the ring, is in the house,’ he said. ‘I’d like her to come with me.’ Oxnard-Clarke could hardly conceal his anger. ‘If she’d like to go, I’m sure his Lordship wouldn’t object,’ the chief superintendent said. Oxnard-Clarke closed in on Pearce. ‘None of this will make the slightest bit of difference,’ he growled. ‘I will be out within the hour. You really think McClusky and Sutton are our only allies? All this will be lost in what”
― Adam Hamdy, Black 13