Retracing his steps, Jacob approached the cab driver in conversation with a young man in his twenties who’d obviously been walking the dog sitting quietly beside him.
“This guy says they haven’t been here in a couple of months,” the driver said, indicating the man.
“Can you tell me about them?” Jacob asked, reaching out to pet the animal.
“Can’t tell you much. A couple in their mid-forties, maybe closer to fifty. Kept to themselves. They had a girl living with them.”
“Can you describe the girl?”
“Hell, yes. She was as nice as they come and had this huge tattoo on the left side of her face—it was like half an eagle. I’ve got tats myself”—he indicated his biceps—“but hers was an incredible piece of artistry. It covered a scar from a childhood accident.”
“Thank you,” Jacob said. He’d come to the right place, but he was too late. “You’ve been most helpful.”
“Anytime. If you see the girl, tell her Dex said hi.”
Jacob nodded. “I will.” He turned to the driver. “I’m ready to go.”
The cabby got behind the wheel. “You look a little down in the mouth, buddy. Didn’t find what you were looking for?”
“No,” Jacob answered, fighting to keep the disappointment out of his voice, “but I’m on the right track.”
“Do you want to go back to the hotel?”
“Yes, please.”
Maybe Eloise had simply changed her mind about coming to Australia, took the extra money he’d given her, and headed somewhere with the Williamsons. But why the rush? It wouldn’t have taken long to empty the coffeepot, pack up the food. No, Duncan was behind this. He’d bet his fortune on it. Tonight he’d get some sleep, and tomorrow he’d figure out where to start looking.
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